Wellbeing Worker at Wellways Australia

Mildura, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Support, Group Facilitation, Clinical Collaboration, Relationship Building, Cultural Safety, Peer Participation, Community Connection, Evidence-Informed Practice

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

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. If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways Work in a recovery-oriented program offering support for people experiencing mental health challenges Permanent part time (equiv. 43 hrs / fortnight) with access to development / training opportunities NFP values based company + salary packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% leave loading About the Opportunity Due to internal career progression, a rewarding opportunity has opened up to make a real difference in people’s lives and contribute to our community. As our new Recovery Worker, you will support people on their recovery journey by providing day-to-day psychosocial support, facilitating group programs, and working alongside clinical teams to promote wellbeing and connection. You’ll build respectful, collaborative relationships with participants and create a safe, inclusive environment that supports individual strengths, values lived experience, and encourages choice and self-direction. This is a rewarding role; one where you’ll be playing an essential part in contributing to the continuous improvement of our services by offering insights, ideas, and practical support in the day-to-day running of the program. Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role. PARC services operate 24/7 and, as such, flexible availability and willingness to work across day, evening, sleepover and weekend shifts is favourable. Sleepover shifts commence at 6:30pm in the afternoon where you’re active on shift until 11:30pm, then active again from 7:30am to 8:30am the next day. Penalty rates apply for all relevant hours worked. About the Program The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a partnership between Wellways and Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH). It provides short-term, sub-acute residential support for people who are either at risk of becoming unwell or who are transitioning out of hospital and need a safe space to continue their recovery. PARC services offer a welcoming, home-like environment where people receive both clinical and psychosocial support tailored to their goals. Our recovery-oriented approach values cultural safety, peer participation, community connection, and evidence-informed practice. 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 Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program What do you need? Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR Tertiary qualification in a social science OR 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel Evidence of the right to work in Australia Evidence of, or a willingness to obtain a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check - Employee, NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate Why 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. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, we encourage you to contact Marion Fox, Program Coordinator on 03 5022 3444. Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement Job Description Summary Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges. 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 07/10/2025 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

Support people on their recovery journey by providing day-to-day psychosocial support and facilitating group programs. Work alongside clinical teams to promote wellbeing and connection in a safe, inclusive environment.