About the chance
Full-Time opportunity based in Newcastle West NSW till Dec **** $***** - $***** p/hr (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.
Key responsibilities
Coaching and leading team members in the use of innovative and supportive practices
Providing supervision and reflective practice
Ensuring high quality, safe and effective recovery orientated practice is being delivered consistently
Management of the LHD caseload, including participation on the regional selection panel
Ensuring the timely entry and integrity of information entered into our client management system
Developing and maintaining regional partnerships, stakeholder relationships, especially the relationship with the Local Health District
End to end management of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, development, end of employment and succession planning activities
The implementation of training and other staff development strategies
Reporting for quality, contractual and evaluation purposes
To be successful in this role
Tertiary Qualifications in Mental Health or Community Services, the Social Sciences or related discipline
Understanding of mental health issues and at 1 year program management experience
Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role.
Current Working with Children Check and Satisfactory National Police Records Check.




NDIS Workers Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free module)
Right to Work within Australia.
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 purposeful 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.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
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 setting
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
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.
Contract End Date
26/12/2027
Applications Close
06/11/2026
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📌 Team Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 New South Wales