About The Role

Fixed term Part Time (0.8 FTE) role based in Burnie TAS till Dec 2026
$46.70 p/hr (SCHADS Level 4.1) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging
Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services

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.

About the opportunity

You will utilise this rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of community members. As a program worker, you will work towards recovery through developing individual recovery plans with participants which incorporate individual goals focusing on capacity building, skill and knowledge development and building longer term support networks.

You will deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented support to individual, with mental health challenges. This role will be best suited for individuals with strong hands-on experience in managing caseloads to assist participants develop individual recovery plans. We’re looking for someone who can confidently step into the role, work independently and effectively manage their caseload from day one.

If you’re a proactive self-starter with demonstrated experience in mental health related roles and confidence to quickly get up to speed, we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role

Excellent interpersonal skills that go hand in hand with your demonstrated alignment with Wellways values.
Diploma qualification or above in Mental Health, Community Services or equivalent
Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation
Effective communication skills, verbal and written including the ability to complete reports.
Appropriate IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration with NDIS Endorsement
Right to Work within Australia
Satisfactory National Police Records Check

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If you are interested in this opportunity, please express your interest to Kelli Radford on kradford@wellways.org

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Job Description Summary

Contract End Date

18/12/2026

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. W e 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.
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