• Lead and inspire a passionate team delivering life-changing emergency respite services for carers across QLD and NSW
• Join a purpose-driven organisation making a lasting difference every day
• $55.72 - 58.19 phr (SCHADS Level 6B) + 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 the opportunity

We're looking for a dynamic and compassionate Emergency Respite Service Coordinator to lead the delivery of vital support for carers through our Carer Gateway Services. This is a chance to step into a leadership role where you'll drive the development, implementation and day-to-day management of emergency respite services that truly make a difference.

In this role, you'll lead and inspire a team of Emergency Respite Carer Support Planners across QLD and NSW, ensuring high-quality, responsive services are available to carers in times of need. You'll oversee service performance, engage with key stakeholders and partners, and provide strategic and operational leadership to continually improve outcomes for carers and their families.

We're seeking a proactive leader who understands the challenges faced by carers and is passionate about delivering innovative, evidence-based support. Your ability to build strong relationships, guide a dedicated team and navigate the carer service landscape will be key to your success.

If you're ready to take the lead in shaping services that have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role

• Tertiary level qualification (minimum Diploma) in a relevant field of study and minimum 3 years' leadership experience, in addition to community sector experience
• 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
• 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 Elizabeth Gardiner on 0438 871 521

Click APPLY to access the full position description from our careers paage.

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