Volunteer Coordinator at Wellways Australia

Traralgon, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

46.35

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Volunteer Coordination, People Management, Community Inclusion, Support for Families, Training, Supervision, Recruitment, Mental Health Awareness, Lived Experience, Caring, Communication, Empathy, Team Leadership, Cultural Competence, Inclusivity, Networking

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Draw on your real-life experience to support families & carers in your community Be part of the reformed Mental Health and Wellbeing system in Victoria $43.08 to $46.35 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging 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 Program A key recommendation from the Royal Commission emphasised the crucial role of families and carers in not only caring for their loved ones, but also in the overall functioning and sustainability of the mental health system. The Mental Health & Wellbeing Connect forms a vital component of the integrated services provided in the reformed Mental Health and Wellbeing system in Victoria. Services will be provided primarily by a team of individuals with personal experience as carers, and will offer support to families, carers, kin, and supporters of individuals facing mental health challenges, psychological distress, mental illness, or substance use concerns. About the Opportunity As the Volunteer Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to recruit and oversee our team of Volunteers as well as provide support to Family and Peer Workers who support families, carers and loved ones to establish community inclusion, helping to create more welcoming spaces in the community and supporting people to increase their sense of belonging within the community. With the guidance and support of the Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruitment, training, supervision and support the team. This role will see you supporting volunteers and support the initial introduction between volunteers, carers and families and work with them to ensure appropriate and tailored support is offered. We are looking for a warm-hearted individual who shares our passion for making a difference in the everyday lives of carers, who is an experienced people manager who can inspire and be inspired by our dedicated team of local area champions to ensure they are fully equipped to deliver the best quality service to those in our care. You will also need: Personal lived experience of caring for someone with mental health challenges or psychosocial distress and recovery Certificate IV in social science or related discipline Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check Right to Work within Australia Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old) NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate 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 Brendan Beschle on 0427 152 978 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 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 26/10/2025 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

As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will recruit and oversee a team of volunteers while providing support to Family and Peer Workers. Your role will involve ensuring tailored support is offered to families, carers, and loved ones in the community.