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.
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Engage with our community to co-design innovative mental health services
Permanent full time opportunity
$124k - 129k p.a. (SCHADS Level 7) commensurate with experience | Generous salary packaging and annual leave loading benefits
About The Opportunity
As our Building Community Capacity Lead, you will play a central role in how the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local connects with the community, shaping experiences and supporting meaningful engagement. This role blends people leadership with community connection and capacity building. You will develop strong relationships across services and community groups, represent the service with warmth, and help strengthen community understanding of mental health and wellbeing. You will support co design, invite community voices into our work, and contribute to shaping how the Local continues to evolve.
About You
You are a thoughtful, empathetic leader who thrives in collaborative environments. You bring a genuine curiosity about people and communities and have a natural ability to connect with diverse groups, understand different perspectives and create inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued.
2+ years senior mental health leadership experience, including senior Lived Experience Roles




2+ years Community Engagement / Community Development Experience or similar role
Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate staff while driving and sustaining system change
Proven ability to embed lived experience and peer work principles across service models, using data and insights to identify trends and inform practice
Evidence of right to work in Australia
Current driver licence and willingness to undertake travel as part of the role
Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake
NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate - free online course
About The Service
Wellways, in partnership with APMHA Healthcare and GV Health, is excited to be working together across Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, and Moira to strengthen mental health and wellbeing support across the region. Together, we're aiming to offer services that meet the unique needs of individuals in our community, whenever and wherever they are needed. Lived experience, inclusivity, and genuine collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are free, voluntary and easy to access, with no referral needed. With a no wrong door approach and a focus on choice and connection,



these protected and welcoming spaces make it easier for people to get the support they need - close to home, family and community.
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
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Julia Henning, Acting General Manager - Reform Implementation on ************
We'd love to get to know you!
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Job Description Summary
Lead community engagement and capacity-building initiatives, strengthen connections, support co-design, and foster inclusive, empowering spaces.
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.
Applications Close
06/09/2026
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📌 Building Community Capacity Team Leader (Shepparton)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Shepparton