• Work in recovery led program supporting people with mental health challenges in a short-term residential setting
• Casual opportunity as part of a 24/7 run service with access to development / training opportunities
• $45 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + superannuation+ penalties + salary packaging benefits

This is a rare opportunity you will want to be part of. Women's Prevention and Recovery Care (Yanna Yanna PARC) is a sub-acute, mental health short-stay residential service in collaboration with Western Health Mental Health & Wellbeing Services. This is the second women and gender diverse PARC unit and the first in Victoria that will also accommodate a small number of women and their children.

The Recovery Workers (Mental Health Workers) are integral to the PARC program as they work closely with participants in their recovery journey whilst at PARC, both individually and with their clinical care teams, and in leading a range of groups and activities onsite.Our Recovery Workers also provide key operational support and help create new innovations and improvements for the ongoing quality of the program.

PARCs are located in a community setting and provide an option for people who are becoming unwell, or who are in the early stages of recovery from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting and to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans.

This women and gender diverse PARC provides an essential service within the continuum of care that will empower and provide opportunity to women to seek mental health care and treatment that they may not receive otherwise.

PARCs operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon and weekend hours.

Employee benefits

• 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 qualifications in social science or related discipline (current studies also considered)
• Demonstrated experience in the field of mental health and/or disability
• An understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and social inclusion principles
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel (Desirable)
• Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check-employment and working rights within Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course
• COVID Vaccination Certificate with booster or valid medical exemption

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.

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.

Apply now!

Please just submit a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience in the position along with your CV using our online portal. You're not required to include responses to Key Selection Criteria as part of your application.

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact us on 0432 785 616.

We encourage early applications as successful applicants may be contacted prior to closing date

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. 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.