Team Leader at Wellways Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

53.31

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Community Mental Health, Youth Services, Psychosocial Support, Recovery Frameworks, Trauma-Informed Practice, Stakeholder Management, Compliance, Communication, Organization, Problem-Solving, Computer Literacy, Case Management Systems

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Full Time opportunity based in Campbelltown, NSW. $51 to $53.31phr (SCHADS Level 5B) + Super + Leave Loading + Salary Packaging benefits! Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community! 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 this opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role supporting young people experiencing mental illness. As the Team Leader for the Youth Community Living Support Services (YCLSS) program, you will lead a passionate and skilled team delivering high-quality, person-centred, and recovery-oriented psychosocial support. You’ll work closely with Local Health Districts and community stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery, promote integration, and strengthen partnerships. In addition to supervising staff and overseeing program delivery, you’ll carry a small caseload, providing intensive, strengths-based support to help young people build independence, resilience, and life skills. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, people-focused environment, has a passion for youth mental health, and is confident in both leadership and direct service delivery. About You You are a motivated and compassionate leader with strong experience in community mental health, youth services, or psychosocial support. You bring both strategic thinking and hands-on experience, with a strong understanding of recovery frameworks and trauma-informed practice. You are confident in supporting a team, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with service delivery standards. You lead with empathy, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit. To be successful in this role, you will have: Tertiary level qualifications in Mental Health or Community Services, the Social Sciences or related discipline Ability to participate in out of hours activities as required to undertake the role At least 1 year program management experience A contemporary understanding and Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills Strong computer literacy and familiarity with case management systems Rights to work in Australia and a current and valid Driver’s License Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] and Working with Children Check, before commencement – or willing to obtain. NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) is mandatory prior to commencement. 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 Nicola lomax | nlomax@wellways.org Click here to download a copy of 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 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 13/11/2025 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

Lead a team delivering high-quality, person-centred psychosocial support for young people experiencing mental illness. Supervise staff, oversee program delivery, and provide intensive support to help young people build independence and resilience.