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.

click here Reconciliation | Wellways Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services Multiple casual opportunities | Willingness to travel is essential and flexible availability is highly regarded From $46.70 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + applicable penalty rates + salary packaging

About the Opportunity

In this meaningful and wide-ranging role, you will support individuals to achieve their personal goals by delivering a wide range of services under their NDIS plans, as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team. These services include assistance with daily living, transport, community and social participation and building everyday life skills. Your days may involve outdoor activities, personal care, or helping someone access education, work, or health services. The role involves travelling across Metro Melbourne to deliver support services, so a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential. We’re particularly looking for team members who can travel to one or more of the Darebin, Boroondara and Whitehorse regions. Flexibility in availability will also be highly regarded.

About You

You are a kind and people‑centred support worker who leads with empathy, curiosity and respect. You take a neuro‑affirming, person‑centred approach in your work, value diversity in all its forms and enjoy working alongside people from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences. In return, you can expect a workplace that reflects the same empathy and understanding you bring to your role. We provide a safe,



inclusive and supportive work environment where you feel valued, supported and empowered to make a positive difference every day. You will need:

- Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (desirable)
- Right to Work within Australia
- Current valid drive licence and willingness to undertake travel for work
- Current Motor Vehicle Insurance
- Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Certificate Physically capable to deliver personal care to participants

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




- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

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 04/10/2026

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 7000 people each year. Our 2000 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 https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383_Practice_Principles.pdf 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.

If you have a specific question about the role that isn’t addressed in the job ad, please feel free to reach out to: Angel De Silva (Team Leader) at [email protected] or Nicholas Colicchia (Service Manager CDS Melbourne & Gippsland) at [email protected]

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📌 Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Melbourne