Earn and Learn Trainee

1 week ago


North Geelong, Victoria, Australia Wellways Australia Limited Full time
  • Commence your career in the rewarding mental health services industry
  • Full time traineeship - complete your training and studies in a supportive, practical setting
  • $32.21 per hour + superannuation + 17% annual leave loading + salary packaging benefits

About the Opportunity

Wellways Australia is excited to be hosting the Earn and Learn program, a strategic initiative from the Victorian Government aimed at creating pathways to employment in the mental health sector.

As our trainee, you will gain on-the-job training and exposure to working in community mental health for 12 months, receiving full-time wages and benefits, inclusive of two study days per week.

Throughout this period of time, you will be supported through your studies in a structured work environment, within a supportive and collaborative learning community as part of a wider team connected by a purpose-driven culture.

This is an opportunity for anyone who is passionate and studying or wishing to complete studies in the area of mental health to join the team within our Youth Residential Rehabilitation (YRR) or Well Connected services and apply their learnings in a real-time, practical environment.

For more information relating to these roles, please refer to the following position descriptions:

  • Trainee - Youth Residential Recovery (YRR)
  • Trainee - Well Connected

About Wellways

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience, and inclusivity. We warmly welcome and strongly encourage 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.

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 7 000 people each year

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity, please contact Rhiannon Matthews, Program Manager - Trainee and Student Experience on or email .

How to Apply & Process

  • Please submit your application via the 'Apply' button above
  • Successful applicants will be invited to a group assessment and/or a one-on-one interview which may be with members of the Wellways People and Culture team, Lived Experience representatives, Mental Health program managers or coordinators, and other people leaders.

Pre-employment compliance requirements

  • Enrolled in the Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health (completion of the first 3-6 months of the course is preferred)
  • 100 of ID including evidence of working rights within Australia (birth certificate/passport/visa)
  • National Police Check (within the previous 12 months)
  • Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course

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. ​

Job Description Summary

Trainee for 12 Months to join Earn and Learn program.

Contract End Date

27/06/2025

Culture

We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

How to Apply

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close

12/06/2024



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