Community Engagement Representative

**Full time opportunity based in Campbelltown, NSW**:

- ** A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and carer services**:

- ** $36.00 - $38.60 per hr (SCHADS Level 3B) + Superannuation + Leave loading + Salary Sacrificing**
- 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 this Program**

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. Wellways Australia is the first point of contact for all Australian Government Carer Gateway funded services across NSW. The aim of the Carer Gateway is to help Carers access practical information and advice and connect with services in their local area. Carer Gateway provides many services to support carers in their caring role, including in person and phone counselling services.

**About the opportunity**

The Community Engagement Representative position is an integral part of the delivery of the Carer Gateway services program. This newly created role is responsible for undertaking intake, assessment and planning services for Carers accessing support provided by the Carer Gateway across Southeast Queensland

**To be successful in this role**

The objective of the role is supporting the Coordinator Community Engagement and Volunteering to promote Wellways services, work with hard-to-reach Carers, hidden caring cohorts or support Carers who are unable to access services via the Contact Centre in an outreach setting. This role will identify and facilitate opportunities that promote the inclusion of, and build the capacity of, people and community groups to access Carer Gateway services and achieve healthy, strong and connected communities.

The new Carer Gateway Services have been created in the context of national reforms and represent an exciting new era for the delivery of innovative Carer services.

Carer Gateway Services consist of 6 unique service types:
Carer Support Planning: Intake needs assessment and planning Carer Coaching In-person peer support In-person counselling Carer-directed support packages Emergency respite care

**You will also need**:

- Certificate IV in Community Development
- Current valid Driver's License
- Appropriate IT skills
- High computer literacy and IT skills
- Right to Work within Australia
- 100 Points ID
- Satisfactory Police Records Check (within 12 months)
- Satisfactory Working with Children Check - NSW
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course
- NDIS Worker Screening 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 **Helen **Raumaewa** **on 0468658915**

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. **Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement