• Work for a well known and reputable mental health organisation
• Team Leader to supervise and support a passionate and driven team
• $49.28 to $51.51 phr (SCHADS Level 5B) + 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

The WES (Wellbeing & Emotional Support) is a mental health café developed in consultation with the community for the community. The WES is a safe a welcoming space for those aged over 16 years who may be experiencing feelings of isolation, are overwhelmed, in crisis or feel distressed. A team of peer support workers and mental health professionals provide the opportunity for those in need to receive psychosocial supports from experienced WES team members. The WES team consist of a lived experience team with their own experience of mental health concerns or caring for someone who has.

About the Opportunity

This role will support the needs of individuals accessing the WES, ensuring a welcoming and safe
environment is maintained for the community. Support may include providing basic information on
health and wellbeing, assessment, psychoeducation, interpersonal counselling, wellbeing activities
and diversionary work where indicated. A key component is the provision of a basic mental health
triage function to ensure those requiring clinical support are referred on appropriately.

You will need:

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social
• Work, or Psychology.
• Experience in the delivery of mental health and community services highly advantageous, and applications by people with living or lived experience warmly welcomed.
• 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 Lee Brien, on 0431 707 664

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