Full-Time (10 months) based at our Mount Isa Carer Hub
Build stronger community connections and outcomes for carers
$************* phr (SCHADS Level 5B) + 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.
Your next opportunity:
Lead the day-to-day delivery of Carer Gateway Services in Mount Isa, where you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact through operational leadership, coaching and support of Carer Hub Navigators. Working closely with the Service Integration Lead, you'll play a key role in coordinating local operations, workforce coverage and service demand while ensuring safe, high-quality and carer-centred outcomes.
A key part of your role will be building strong local community connections. You'll engage with carers, community organisations, service providers and referral partners to strengthen support networks, improve access and ensure services reflect the needs of the local community. You'll also contribute to initiatives that promote carer resilience, inclusion, connection and advocacy, using culturally safe and strengths based approaches.
Based on site at the Mount Isa Carer Hub, this is an chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of unpaid carers across the region. You'll bring confident people leadership, strong communication, relationship building and problem solving skills,



together with a sound understanding of community development and a commitment to delivering connected, inclusive and responsive services.
You come with:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., social science, community services, health or human services) or a related discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated experience working within one or more of the carer, mental health, community, disability or health sectors.
Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills, along with an understanding of the local community.
Understanding of relevant government policy and directions in carer services and reform.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant digital systems.
Your compliance experience:
Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
Right to Work within Australia and 100 points of ID
Satisfactory National Police Records Check (valid within the last 12 months)
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
Available to participate in 'out of hours' activities as required
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 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
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, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
Contract End Date
30/06/2027
Culture
We're passionate about ourwork, whichis enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.Allofourteamswork toensure 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
04/10/2026
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📌 Mount Isa Team Leader (Queensland)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Queensland