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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 wed love to hear from you.
If youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment click here Reconciliation Wellways
- Rewarding opportunity to join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local
- Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred mental health and wellbeing support
- Permanent full time role Generous salary packaging and annual leave loading benefits
About the opportunity
The Royal Commission into Victorias Mental Health System called for bold reform not just incremental change. The Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliff (GGQ) Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is a direct response to that call aiming to transform how care is delivered in a region historically marked by fragmentation and access barriers.
As Team Leader youll play a vital role in bringing this vision to life. Working across a unique partnership between Barwon Health Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd Wellways Australia and ERMHA365 youll lead a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality culturally safe and trauma-informed care. Your leadership will guide day-to-day operations staff supervision and participant engagement ensuring services are connected inclusive and grounded in hope.
Above all this is your opportunity to support a team to do their best work while fostering a workplace culture built on integrity empathy and collaboration all in service of delivering excellent care and outcomes for the people we support in the community.
Youre a great fit for this role if you have:
- Relevant qualification or diploma in community or social services or equivalent experience and skills
- Experience leading and coaching teams to deliver quality outcomes
- Good understanding of funding and how to implement support plans
- Completed or willing to complete Manager-level Intentional Peer Support training
- Strong grasp of different approaches to mental health and wellbeing support
- Familiar with local services and supports across health AOD legal income employment and recreation
- Right to Work within Australia
- Satisfactory Police Records Check Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- NDIS Workers Orientation Module Quality Safety and You (free online course)
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.
What we will offer you:
- 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 please contact Natalie Valys Acting Peer & Community Services Coordinator on.
Were excited to get to know you!
To help us better understand your experience and what makes you a great fit for the role please include a cover letter with your application. Applications with a cover letter will be prioritised during shortlisting.
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
The GGQ Local Team Leader provides day-to-day leadership across a multidisciplinary team ensuring high-quality person-centred support for people experiencing mental health challenges. This role plays a vital part in fostering a positive team culture driving service excellence and delivering on the vision of a more connected and inclusive mental health system.Culture
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.
How to Apply
This is your opportunity to join a values based growing innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select Apply below to complete your application.
Applications Close
27/07/2025Employment Type
Full-Time
