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.

• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first!
• Above award! SCHADS 5B ($49.28 ph) + Superannuation + Salary packaging
• Full time opportunity based in Wagga Wagga NSW

About the program

Well Connected is a community-based program designed to support people living with severe mental illness. We work alongside participants to help them reconnect with their communities, improve their quality of life, and move forward in their recovery journey.

We're currently looking for a Team Leader who's passionate about making a real difference - someone who can guide and support a dedicated team while still staying connected to the frontline work.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager, you'll lead a team of talented mental health practitioners while also carrying a small caseload of your own. This role blends leadership with hands-on impact, giving you the opportunity to shape both the way we work and the outcomes we deliver.

Some of what you'll be doing:

Leading the way: Coaching and supporting your team to deliver recovery-focused, person-centred support

Being a mentor: Providing supervision and creating space for reflection, growth, and professional development

Keeping things on track: Ensuring our practice is safe, high-quality, and aligned with recovery goals

Getting the details right: Supporting accurate and timely record keeping in our client management systems

Building connections: Maintaining strong relationships with regional partners, especially the Local Health District and Primary Health Network

Supporting the team journey: Involved in recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and succession planning

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications
• Capacity to manage and lead a team with an ethos of collaboration, co-operation and mutual support, based on a Wellways values
• Capability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals
• Satisfactory Police Check (no older than 12 months)
• NSW (Paid Worker) Working with Children Check, prior to commencement
• Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport, birth certificate or VISA
• Current valid Driver Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Orientation Module
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Louise Benson at [email protected]

Please click APPLY to download the full position description from our careers page.

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.

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways