• Build meaningful connections and support people on their mental health recovery journey
• Permanent, part time (equiv 9 days a fortnight) opportunity
• Mentor and guide a dedicated team in a welcoming, trauma-informed setting

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

As a Senior Wellbeing Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting people on their mental health recovery journey while helping lead a committed team within our Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) program. This role blends hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring staff, facilitating reflective practice, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for both team members as well as for our participants. You'll also contribute to daily operations, rostering, and occasional step-up coverage for the Program Manager, making this a varied and rewarding role for someone passionate about recovery and team development.

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

About the Service

Wellways' PARC service is a short-term residential mental health service delivered in partnership with Monash Health, offering a supportive alternative to hospital admission or a transitional step following inpatient care. Located in community settings across South-East Melbourne, each PARC site provides 24/7 support in a recovery-focused, home-like environment where people can regain stability, build life skills, and reconnect with supports and personal interests in the community. With a strong focus on collaboration between clinical and community services, PARC empowers participants to take meaningful steps forward in their recovery.

To Be Successful in This Role, You'll Need:

• Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR tertiary qualifications in social science or related discipline (current studies also considered)
• Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation
• Right to work in Australia
• A current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to travel as needed
• Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain
• 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 relating to this role, we encourage you to contact Tim Leach, Program Manager on 0481 059 613.

Applications close 27th July 2025

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.

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.