• JR106018
• Exciting Full-Time role based in Burnie TAS until June 2026
• Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services
• SCHADS 2B ($34.58p/h) + salary packaging benefits + 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

Wellways has programs providing services to the Northwest Tasmania catchment consisting of Wellways to Recovery for people living with mental health challenges, Consumer Directed Services, Child Youth and Family Engagement (CYFE) and a range of Family and Peer Facilitated Education Programs. The program provides support to all people with a mental illness with an aim to promote and maintain independent living and skills.

As Program Worker, you'll provide direct, practical support to participants that help them regain, keep, and improve skills, including self-management skills, while also supporting participants to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery. You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring people can fully participate in the community and claim their rights as citizens
• Working with families, carers and friends to build the skills and resources they need as key supports, and to flourish in their own right
• Advocating for, and creating communities that actively welcome and value people with mental illness and uphold their rights as equal citizens

You will also need

• Completed a certificate II or III in Community Services or Youth Work
• Must be 18 years of age or over
• Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Vulnerable People check with NDIS Endorsement
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check

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 Kelli Radford on 0439114957.

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, please visit our website.