JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways

• Work in a recovery-oriented program offering support for people experiencing mental health challenges
• Casual positions with access to development / training opportunities
• $48.31 – $51.81 per hour (SCHADS Level 3, inclusive of casual loading) + penalty rates + superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits

About the Opportunity

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives and contribute to our community.

As our new Recovery Worker, you will support people on their recovery journey by providing day-to-day psychosocial support, facilitating group programs, and working alongside clinical teams to promote wellbeing and connection. You’ll build respectful, collaborative relationships with participants and create a safe, inclusive environment that supports individual strengths, values lived experience, and encourages choice and self-direction.

This is a rewarding role; one where you’ll be playing an essential part in contributing to the continuous improvement of our services by offering insights, ideas, and practical support in the day-to-day running of the program.

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

PARC services operate 24/7 and, as such, flexible availability and willingness to work across day, evening, sleepover and weekend shifts is favourable. Sleepover shifts commence at 6:30pm in the afternoon where you’re active on shift until 11:30pm, then active again from 7:30am to 8:30am the next day. Penalty rates apply for all relevant hours worked.

About the Program

The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a partnership between Wellways and Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH). It provides short-term, sub-acute residential support for people who are either at risk of becoming unwell or who are transitioning out of hospital and need a safe space to continue their recovery.

PARC services offer a welcoming, home-like environment where people receive both clinical and psychosocial support tailored to their goals. Our recovery-oriented approach values cultural safety, peer participation, community connection, and evidence-informed practice.

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

What do you need?

• Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR Tertiary qualification in a social science OR 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector
• Current valid Driver”s Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia
• Evidence of, or a willingness to obtain a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check – Employee, NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Why 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 7000 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.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, we encourage you to contact Marion Fox, Program Coordinator on 03 5022 3444.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.

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

Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges.

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.

How to Apply

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select “Apply” below to complete your application.

Applications Close

14/12/2025