Create real impact through connection to support community members Drive a thriving peer workforce by mentoring emerging practitioners $************* phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging
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
Community Living Support (CLS) is a NSW Government-funded initiative providing individually tailored, person-led psychosocial support to people aged 16 years and over who experience severe mental health challenges.
Working within a recovery-oriented framework, CLS supports people to build skills, strengthen social connections and achieve their personal goals through practical, flexible and community-based support.
About the Opportunity
As a Recovery Worker, you will walk alongside participants as they identify their strengths, aspirations and goals.
You will provide practical, hands-on support that assists people to build confidence, develop self-management skills and connect with their communities.
Working as part of an integrated team, you will help ensure participants receive consistent, high-quality support while maintaining accurate records and documentation that contribute to positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Support participants to develop and work towards their recovery goals and aspirations.
Provide practical, strengths-based support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
Foster connections with families, communities and natural support networks.
Complete recovery plans, assessments, file notes and program documentation.




Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated support.
Travel across the region to meet participant needs.
About You
You will be passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and committed to person-led, recovery-focused practice.
Provide practical, strengths-based support tailored to individual goals and needs and facilitate programs and promote hope, recovery and self-determination.
You will work collaboratively with participants, families, communities and partner services.
You will need:
Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications.
100 points of identification.
Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Drivers Licence.
National Police Check.
International Police (if required).
Working with Children Check - Blue Card.
NDIS Workers Screening Check.
NDIS Workers Orientation Modules - free online course.
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 **** 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 workplace.
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.
Applications Close 23/08/2026
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Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania.
Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than **** people each year.
Our **** staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.
Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities.
To see our Practice Principles poster visit
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.
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📌 Recovery Worker (Wollongong)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Wollongong