• Full Time fixed term opportunity till 30 June 2024
• $44.92 to $46.95 per hr. (SCHADS - Schedule B Level 5.1 to 5.3) depending on experience + 10.5% Super + Salary packaging benefits up to $15,899 per annum
• Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!

About Wellways

Wellways Australia exists to help all Australians lead active, fulfilling and inclusive lives in their community. We achieve this by supporting and working with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to ensure people have access to the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.

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.

About this opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of the YCLSS program at the Local Health District Level, focusing on providing day to day supervision and coaching to YLCSS staff that ensures the delivery of high quality, safe, effective and evidence-based supports, while also ensuring that program governance, budgetary and contractual requirements are met under the direction of the Program Coordinator.

If this, is you, you're in luck! We have the perfect opportunity for you to do all of these things - right here, with us.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following

• Tertiary level qualifications in Mental Health or Community Services, the Social Sciences or related discipline
• Current valid Driver Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• Ability to participate in out of hours activities as required to undertake the role
• At least 1 year program management experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet applications
• A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practice
• Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] and Working with Children Check
• Rights to work in Australia
• NDIS Workers Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Evidence of full COVID-19 Booster vaccination or valid medical exemption

Benefits & Culture

Wellways supports an inclusive approach in both the workplace and community where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals to their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 1,800 staff members across 93 sites where you can gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

• Join a brand new and supportive team
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum
• An Employee Assistance Program which aims to support and empower employees and their loved ones

For a full list of our staff benefits, visit www.wellways.org/careers-wellways

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Nicola Lomax, Program Coordinator at 0427 540 251.

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

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.