- Work in a recovery-oriented program providing psychosocial support for people experiencing mental health challenges

- Identified role with a not for profit, values based company

- (SCHADS Level 3) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

About the Opportunity

As a identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Wellbeing Worker, you will support people to build confidence, connection and capacity in their everyday lives. Drawing on lived experience, you will provide one-to-one and group-based support, maintain connection with people while they wait for services, and help people navigate psychosocial and community-based supports.

You will work alongside participants, families, carers and service partners to support recovery, strengthen engagement, and promote a coordinated, community-based approach.

About You

You bring lived experience use it in your work with care, empathy and intention. You are comfortable with people from all backgrounds who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and value the strengths and perspectives people bring. You collaborate, reflect on your practice, and bring warmth, curiosity and accountability to your work.

About the Program

The Psychosocial Support Service has been shaped alongside participants, carers and referrers to offer timely, needs-based support for people experiencing mental health challenges. The program focuses on building capacity, strengthening independence, and supporting people to navigate pathways into ongoing psychosocial supports, including the NDIS.





The service provides people-centred support for all community members including individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, with an emphasis on secure entry, connection, and continuity of support.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

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 this role, we encourage you to contact Ashton Foster, Team Leader on 04•• ••• 780.

Click APPLY to access the full position description on our careers page.

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

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