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.

• Coordinate a team of dedicated Vocational Navigators
• SCHADS 5 ($49.28 per hour) + Super + Salary packaging benefits + 17.5% leave loading
• Make a difference in the lives of carers through meaningful leadership

About the Program
The Carer Gateway Vocational Pathway Program is designed to create greater opportunities for carers to enter or re-enter the workforce, pursue volunteering, or engage in higher education. The program empowers carers to achieve their personal and vocational goals-leading to increased financial security, reduced social isolation, and stronger self-esteem.

About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Vocational Navigation Coordinator to coordinate and support a team of Vocational Navigators as part of our Vocational Pathways program. This role is key to ensuring high-quality service delivery across Queensland through a hybrid model of face-to-face and phone-based support.

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and guidance to your team
• Be the first point of contact for support, advice, and escalated day-to-day issues encountered by Vocational Navigators.
• Conduct individual and group feedback sessions and provide supervision to the Navigation team.
• Create a welcoming, real, and empowering environment for carers, in alignment with Wellways values.
• Lead the team in navigating a fast-paced, evolving service with confidence and adaptability.

About You

You're a supportive and capable leader with experience managing teams in a community, mental health, or employment services setting. You bring strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a genuine commitment to making a difference in carers' lives. You're comfortable balancing people leadership with program oversight and have a knack for getting the best from your team.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary Qualification in a relevant field of study and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience partnership and placement management
• Experience in operational environments
• Current valid Driver License
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• Working with Children and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course

Desirable

• Previous experience leading and/or working in vocational/carer programs
• Lived and Living Experience as a Family Carer

What we will offer you…

• 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

Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of vocational support for carers, we want to hear from you!

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Courtney Keogh at [email protected]

Please ensure you submit your updated CV/Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

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