CYFE Youth Trainee Program Worker at Wellways Australia

Burnie, Tasmania, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

34.58

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Services, Youth Work, Mental Health Support, Advocacy, Self-Management Skills, Family Engagement, Resource Building, Inclusivity, Reconciliation, Natural Supports, Independent Living, Peer Support, Education Programs, Disability Services, Social Wellbeing, Emotional Wellbeing

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Exciting Full-Time role based in Burnie TAS till June 2026 Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services SCHADS 2B (34.58p/h) + salary packaging benefits + leave loading Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. About the opportunity Wellways has programs providing services to the Northwest Tasmania catchment consisting of Wellways to Recovery for people living with mental health challenges, Consumer Directed Services, Child Youth and Family Engagement (CYFE) and a range of Family and Peer Facilitated Education Programs. The program provides support to all people with a mental illness with an aim to promote and maintain independent living and skills. As Program Worker, you’ll provide direct, practical support to participants that help them regain, keep, and improve skills, including self-management skills, while also supporting participants to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery. You will be responsible for: Ensuring people can fully participate in the community and claim their rights as citizens Working with families, carers and friends to build the skills and resources they need as key supports, and to flourish in their own right Advocating for, and creating communities that actively welcome and value people with mental illness and uphold their rights as equal citizens You will also need: Completed a certificate II or III in Community Services or Youth Work Must be 18 years of age or over Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Current Working with Vulnerable People check with NDIS Endorsement Right to Work within Australia Satisfactory National Police Records Check About Us Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year! Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. What we offer A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Kelli Radford on 0439114957 Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement. If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways Job Description Summary Contract End Date 30/06/2026 Culture We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities. How to Apply This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites. Please select "Apply" below to complete your application. Applications Close 20/01/2026 Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383_Practice_Principles.pdf Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.

Responsibilities

As a Program Worker, you will provide direct, practical support to participants to help them regain and improve their skills. You will also work with families and advocates to create inclusive communities that support individuals with mental illness.