Work in a recovery-oriented program offering support for people experiencing mental health challenges

Permanent part time (equiv. 43 hrs / fortnight) with access to development / training opportunities

NFP values based company + salary packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% 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

Due to internal career progression, a rewarding opportunity has opened up to make a real difference in people's lives and contribute to our community.

As our new Recovery Worker, you will support people on their recovery journey by providing day-to-day psychosocial support, facilitating group programs, and working alongside clinical teams to promote wellbeing and connection. You'll build respectful, collaborative relationships with participants and create a safe, inclusive environment that supports individual strengths, values lived experience, and encourages choice and self-direction.

This is a rewarding role; one where you'll be playing an essential part in contributing to the continuous improvement of our services by offering insights, ideas, and practical support in the day-to-day running of the program.

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

PARC services operate 24/7 and, as such, flexible availability and willingness to work across day, evening, sleepover and weekend shifts is favourable. Sleepover shifts commence at 6:30pm in the afternoon where you're active on shift until 11:30pm, then active again from 7:30am to 8:30am the next day. Penalty rates apply for all relevant hours worked.

About the Program

The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a partnership between Wellways and Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH). It provides short-term, sub-acute residential support for people who are either at risk of becoming unwell or who are transitioning out of hospital and need a safe space to continue their recovery.

PARC services offer a welcoming, home-like environment where people receive both clinical and psychosocial support tailored to their goals. Our recovery-oriented approach values cultural safety, peer participation, community connection, and evidence-informed practice.

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?

Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR Tertiary qualification in a social science OR 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector

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

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 this opportunity, we encourage you to contact Marion Fox, Program Coordinator on 03 5022 3444.

Applications close 7th October 2025

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