Rewarding Full-Time role based in Braddon, ACTSCHADS 3B $40.49p/h + Super + Leave loading + Salary Packaging OptionBuild a rewarding career with an organization that truly puts people first!
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
Wellways has recently partnered with Capital Health Network PHN to deliver the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program (CPSP) to support adults in the ACT who experience moderate to severe mental health challenges that significantly impact everyday life, but who are not currently supported through the NDIS or other funded programs.
About The Opportunity
As Recovery Support Worker, you’ll provide practical, community-based support to help people regain, keep and improve their psychosocial skills, including self-management skills, daily living skills and community connection. Essential to sustaining recovery is that Recovery Support Workers work not only with individuals, but also with families, carers, friends, kin and community groups to build robust and natural support networks. Your role will include:
Supporting people to identify and pursue their personal recovery goalsBuilding the confidence and skills needed to flourish independentlyPromoting inclusion and reducing stigma in community settingsAdvocating for and creating communities that value people with mental health challenges
You will need:
Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, or in Community Services, or equivalent practical experienceCapability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individualsDemonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a teamSatisfactory Police check and Working with Children CheckRight to Work within AustraliaCompletion of NDIS Quality and Safeguards Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’The ability to undertake some travel and current Driver LicenseNDIS Worker Screening Check
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 7,000 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 valuedAn equitable, diverse,
and socially inclusive work environmentSalary 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 leasingMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annumPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentAccess for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Jamie Nugent at
[email protected]
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, please visit our website.
Job Description Summary
Recovery Support Workers practical, community-based support to help people regain, keep and improve psychosocial skills, including self-management skills, daily living skills and community connection.
Culture
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.
How To Apply
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.
Applications Close
03/08/2026
📌 Recovery Support Worker (Canberra)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Canberra