Recovery Worker

Overview

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

Role and Program

The Program: The Psychosocial Recovery Service (PRS) provides non-clinical psychosocial support services to assist people experiencing severe mental health challenges, with the aim of reducing psychosocial functional impairment and supporting families and carers.

The Opportunity: Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Recovery Worker will complete initial intake and assessment, and develop and execute action plans to help individuals achieve their recovery goals. The role includes conducting group-based activities to build capacity and life skills, providing individual, person-centred, recovery and trauma-informed supports, and engaging participants and their families with peer support and education programs. You will assist with accessing primary health services as appropriate, to help individuals and families participate fully in the community and achieve wellbeing.

Position Details: Permanent part-time (equivalent to 5 days a fortnight) opportunity in Mildura. Salary: $40.62 p/h (SCHADS Level 3.3B) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + 17.5% Annual Leave Loading.

To view full position details: Please click here to download a copy of the position description.

Responsibilities

• Complete the initial intake and assessment.
• Develop and execute action plans to support recovery goals.
• Deliver group-based activities to build capacity and life skills.
• Provide individual, person-centred, recovery and trauma-informed supports.
• Support engagement of participants and their families with peer support and education programs.
• Assist participants with accessing primary health services as appropriate.
• Promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

What We Offer

• A purpose-driven culture where people can thrive, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Development opportunities aligned with your career goals
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 for eligible expenses
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

What You Need

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in a support role for people with mental health issues (generally Certificate IV or above)
• Current valid Driver's License and ability to travel
• Appropriate IT skills
• Right to Work in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Why Us

Wellways is a national organisation with approximately 2,000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites, delivering programs and supports across multiple states. We are committed to creating inclusive communities and welcome like-minded people to join our team.

How to Apply

This is your opportunity to join a values-based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation. Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close

28/09/2025

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people. All applicants must undergo a screening process prior to appointment.

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