Carer Support Planner AM

• Exciting full time opportunity based in Upper Mt Gravatt
• $ phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging 
• A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and carer services
   

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 Carer Gateway Program
Wellways Australia is the first point of contact for all Australian Government Carer Gateway funded services across Queensland, aiming to help Carers access practical information and advice and connect with services in their local area.

Carer supports and services will be delivered using a network of local Carer Gateway regional service providers Carers and those who provide a caring role to someone in their life who has a disability, mental health issue, chronic health condition, terminal illness or are frail-aged.

Your new role
Utilise your amazing communication skills by facilitating the intake, assessment and planning services for carers accessing support provided by the Carer Gateway within Queensland. The objective of the role is work with carers over the phone to access information, support and referrals relevant to their caring role.

With the support of the Program Manager you will endeavour to support carers with a high level of customer service ensuring carers are listened to with patience and non-judgement.  You will work with carers to establish and implement agreed action plans whilst creating an environment which Carers will find welcoming, real and inclusive.

Pre-employment compliance requirements

• Qualifications and/or experience working in community services, allied health or carer/family peer positions
• Highly desirable if you can speak Arabic or Vietnamese.
• Appropriate IT skills
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (within the last 12 months)
• Working with Children's Check/Blue Card
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module Certificate – free online course
• Available to participate in out of hours activities as required to undertake the requirements of the role

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 will offer you…

• 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 Justin Lewry on

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.

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

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.

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.