Support and Connect Lead

• Towongs new bushfire mental health response team and drive community impact
• Full time Fixed Term ( 12 month contract)
• $60.27 - 62.79 phr (SCHADS Level 7B) 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 wed love to hear from you.

About this Opportunity

The Towong Surge Team Lead with Wellways Australia is a unique opportunity to lead a newly established bushfire response team delivering Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services across the Towong Shire. This role is ideal for a passionate and experienced leader who thrives in building community-led inclusive and values-driven mental health services that create lasting impact for individuals carers and families.

As the lead for the Towong surge response you will shape and deliver responsive mental health and wellbeing interventions while working closely with the broader Border Wimmera and Mallee Mental Health and Wellbeing Local network to ensure seamless support across the region. This is your opportunity to play a key role in transforming mental health care in Victoria and help create a future where every member of the Towong community feels supported connected and included.

You will need:

• Diploma or Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (mental health/AOD)
• Experience working in mental health and/or AOD sector (minimum 3 years)
• Experience in a Team/Senior Leader or Management role
• Demonstrated time management abilities excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a friendly proactive approach and work with competing needs deadlines and balance priorities with efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

You will also need:

• Current valid Drivers License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (valid within the last 12 months)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

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 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.

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 $15899enables 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 $2650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loadingevery 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

For a confidential discussion about the role we encourage you to contact Julia Henning on

Once you APPLY click her for a copy of the position description

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

If youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment click here Reconciliation Wellways

Were passionate about ourwork whichis enjoyable challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure 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.