28 Nov
Bendigo Advertiser
Newcastle City Council
Mental Health Support Worker – Wellways
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.
Casual ongoing prospect based at Newcastle, NSW $47.16 per hour (SCHADS Level 2B) + Super + Leave loading + salary packaging. Inclusive Organisation | Be the difference in a young person’s life.
At Wellways, we believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive no matter the challenges they face. Through the Youth Community Living Support Services (YCLSS) program, you will support young people aged 15–24 experiencing serious mental health challenges to build confidence, independence and hope for the future.
1. Social connection
2. Leadership and decision‑making
3. Teamwork, resilience, and self‑esteem
4. Healthy lifestyles, community service, and personal responsibility
As part of the team you will also:
- Keep accurate and timely records to ensure high‑quality support
- Be guided by Wellways’ Well Together Model and Recovery Frameworks
- Travel across the region, with some overnight stays as required
What you need:
- Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or equivalent practical experience working in a mental health role.
- Rights to work in Australia and a current and valid Driver’s Licence
- Satisfactory Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
- NDIS Workers Orientation “Quality Safety and You” – free online course
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
- Cultural Leave options
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Jenna Katchel, Team Leader at
Applications close 17/11/2025.
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📌 Mental Health Support Worker (Newcastle City Council)
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📍 Newcastle City Council
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