• Exciting Full-time, fixed term 6 months opportunity based in Geelong
• Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services
• $74k annual salary + superannuation + leave loading + generous salary packaging benefits

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.

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

The Role

The role of the Service Navigator exists to improve accessibility to the health system for individuals with severe mental illness and associated psychosocial disorders. The Service Navigator will also be one of the main points of entry, intake and assessment for psychosocial supports across the Barwon and Greater South Coast regions.

Working closely Local Health Networks and NDIS Local Area Coordinators the Service Navigator will work to facilitate consumer access and enhance coordinated referral processes through the creation and distribution of detailed resources relating to community-based support services as well as psychosocial, clinical and primary healthcare.

The successful applicant will work alongside Wellways Barwon and Greater South Coast Psychosocial support programs and intake teams. As Service Navigator you will engage with and advocate for individuals, connect them with the appropriate support networks and empower them on their recovery journey.

Building and drawing upon Wellways' Community Recovery Model, the Service Navigator will establish and enhance coordinated referral processes as well as community support services focused on psychosocial support needs such as housing, employment, education, family support and financial matters.

What do you need?

• Relevant qualification or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental illness, generally a Diploma IV qualification or above
• Current valid Driver's License
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia
• Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check-Employment, NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate and NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance

Benefits & Culture

Wellways supports an inclusive approach in both the workplace and community where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals to their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites where you can gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• An Employee Assistance Program which aims to support and empower employees and their loved ones
• Paid induction

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Karena Dalla Rosa 0455 235 519.

Successful applicants may be contacted prior to closing date.

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.