• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first!
• $51.90 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging benefits
• Fixed term till Sep 2024 (with potential for extension) based in Mitcham

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 programs

Wellways has been commissioned by Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network to deliver a Psychosocial Support Service (PSS) with a unique focus on flexible support and a whole of person approach, integrating mental and physical wellbeing services. These services will be delivered 5 days a week across the Eastern Region of Melbourne.

Psychosocial supports as defined by this initiative "supports and services that are purchased to work in partnership with individuals who are not more appropriately funded through the NDIS and are significantly affected by severe mental illness, which has an impact on their associated psychosocial functional capacity. These services, in partnership with families and carers (as appropriate), provide a range of non-clinical community-based support to these individuals to achieve their recovery goals".

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Wellways Regional Manager Wellways, the PSS Co-ordinator, will be responsible for the operational oversight and reporting requirements of the delivery of the Psychosocial Support Service. Responsibilities will include:

• Conduct regular supervision for Team Leader, intake worker, and Recovery workers.
• Monitor care coordination and operational systems for efficiency.
• Coordinate program implementation and supervise day-to-day operations.
• Lead the team to provide high-level support services for psychosocial disabilities.
• Manage clinical governance, human resources, quality systems, and risk.
• Foster relationships with PHN, PSS partner services, and stakeholders.
• Oversee data collection for service performance and evaluation for quarterly reporting to the PHN.
• Develop clinical supervision skills for yourself and the team.
• Mentor Team Leader for potential Program Coordinator role during leave

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree level/post-graduate qualifications to provide / build capacity to provide Clinical Supervision; (OT, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing), with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children's Check

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Ingrid Amann on 0488 013 342

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

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.

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.

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways.