At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.
Lead housing and homelessness services across metropolitan and regional Victoria Support connected teams to deliver quality, person-centred services Strengthen Housing First practice, partnerships and pathways for participants
About the opportunity
This newly created leadership position is an opportunity to shape and strengthen the delivery of housing and homelessness services across Melbourne, Gippsland, Geelong and Shepparton. As our new Service & Practice Lead – Housing, you'll lead Doorway, Assertive Outreach and Mental Health and Homelessness services, supporting teams to help people secure and maintain reliable housing, strengthen their connections and work towards greater independence and wellbeing. You'll work closely with Team Leaders and frontline teams, supporting them to do their best work and deliver high-quality, person-centred services. By building trusted relationships with health services, community organisations, housing providers and funders, you'll also help strengthen local partnerships and create clearer pathways for participants. Your impact will extend beyond the services you lead. Through practice leadership and the delivery of Housing First training, you'll help build capability and strengthen the consistency of housing practice across Wellways. To learn more about this opportunity, please click here to download the position description and role scope schedule. This role will primarily be based at Fairfield, temporarily operating from Melbourne City, as well as Mitcham.



We're also open to exploring other Wellways locations for the right candidate.
About you
You're an experienced leader who brings people together and creates an environment where teams feel connected and supported. With a background in health, community or human services, you're comfortable balancing operational priorities with quality and continuous improvement. You'll understand recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred practice. Experience in housing, homelessness, mental health, Housing First or leading teams across different locations would be highly regarded.
Tertiary qualification in health, human services, social sciences or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
Evidence of right to work in Australia
Current driver licence and willingness to travel regularly between allocated service locations as required
Demonstrated experience leading community, health or human services
Experience leading teams and supporting workforce capability
Demonstrated commitment to participant-centred, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice
Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake NDIS Workers Orientation module completion certificate
Why us?
Wellways are a team of approximately **** 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
Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
Paid cultural leave where applicable
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Lee Brien, Senior Manager at .
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.
Job Description Summary
Lead housing and homelessness services across Victoria, supporting teams, strengthening partnerships and improving pathways to stable homes.
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 18/10/2026
Wellways 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.
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📌 Service & Practice Lead - Housing (Melbourne)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Melbourne