• Support participants with mental health challenges overnight in a short-term residential setting
• Part time opportunity (37.5 hours / fortnight) to join an established, supportive team
• $37.35 - $40.05 per hour (SCHADS Level 3) + penalty rates + superannuation + salary packaging + leave loading

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 the opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference within the community!

Recovery Workers are integral to the Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program as they work closely with participants in their recovery journey whilst at PARC, both individually and with their clinical care teams, and in leading a range of groups and activities onsite. Our Recovery Workers also provide key operational support and help create new innovations and improvements for the ongoing quality of the program.

PARCs operate 24/7 on a rotating roster inclusive of afternoon, evening and weekend hours.

We are looking for a team member to join us with availability to work four sleepover shifts + one Sunday afternoon a fortnight. Sleepover shifts commence at 5:30pm in the afternoon where you're active on shift until 11pm, then active again from 7am to 9am the next day.

Penalty rates apply for relevant hours worked.

About the program

The PARC program is a collaborative service between Wellways and Eastern Health. Maroondah PARC is located in a community setting and provides an option for people who are becoming unwell or need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting.

All our recovery services value cultural diversity, support and create opportunities for recovery, value peer participation and leadership and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice.

Please visit the Wellways Careers site to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

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?

• Completion of studies in Mental Health, AOD, Community Services or related field (min Cert 4 or above) or qualifications in a social science (social work, occupational therapy, nursing or psychology)
• Experience in the field of mental health, community services or disability (highly desirable)
• 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
• Evidence of COVID booster vaccination or valid medical exemption

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 the role, please call Julie Di Scala, Program Manager on 0478 266 551

Applications close 22nd June 2025

We encourage early applications as successful applicants may be contacted prior to closing date

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.