• Rewarding opportunity to join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local
• Permanent part time opportunity (equivalent to 2 days a week)
• $34.58 - 38.55 phr (SCHADS Level 2B) + 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 your new role

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston is welcoming and inclusive support service for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges, including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug addiction treatment and care needs. This service is delivered in partnership between Wellways, Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health to provide innovative mental health and wellbeing supports to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home.

As our new Service Support Officer, you will be the heart of our Mental Health and Wellbeing Local and will see you providing high quality support to ensure the smooth operation of the service including but not limited to supporting intake conversations, organising meetings, facilitate group sessions and other ad hoc tasks as required.

This is your opportunity to join a mental health service that places the community at its core and where every interaction is an opportunity to provide a benefit and positive outcome for your team and visitors alike to ensure everyone feels included and supported.

You will need:

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in an administration/data entry support role, ideally in a similar industry.
• A current valid Driver's License
• Police Check ( Within the last 12 months)
• Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Rights to work in Australia
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course

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 (Not applicable for Casual roles)
• 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 Matt Taylor, Team Lead Building Community Capacity on 0466 421 278.

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