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.

Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through culturally safe, recovery-focused practice.

Build meaningful connections with families, communities and local services.

First Nations Recovery Worker | Community Living Support (CLS)

Walk alongside people on their recovery journey while strengthening connection to culture, community and wellbeing.

What you'll be doing

- Provide practical, culturally safe and recovery-focused support to participants in the community.
- Support people to identify their strengths, aspirations and goals and develop plans that support their recovery journey.
- Build and strengthen connections with families, communities, services and cultural supports to promote wellbeing and belonging.

What you'll bring

You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and understand the importance of culture, connection and self-determination in recovery. You bring strong communication and relationship-building skills, a collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to provide practical support that promotes hope, healing and independence.

You are confident maintaining accurate records and documentation and are comfortable travelling across the region.

Main responsibilities of the role include

- Support first nations participants to develop and work towards their recovery goals and aspirations.
- Provide practical, strengths-based support that promotes independence and wellbeing.




- Foster connections with Country, families, communities and natural support networks.
- Complete recovery plans, assessments, file notes and program documentation.
- Travel across the region to meet participant needs

You will also need

- Is acknowledged by First Nations community and leadership
- Demonstrated strong connection with First Nations communities and demonstrated strong understanding of the lived experiences of First Nations communities on Country
- Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector or Intentional Peer Support Training
- 100 points of identification and Birth Certificate/Passport
- Drivers Licence
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- NDIS Workers Orientation Modules - 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
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

Job Description Summary

Support recovery, culture and community as a First Nations Recovery Worker. Make a real difference through culturally secure, person-led support.

Culture

We're passionate about our work , which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding . All of

SCHADS Level 3 ($40.49 - $43.42 per hour) + Salary Packaging + Leave loading

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