Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Support Worker
Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Support Worker
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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
- Utilise your real-life experience to engage encourage and support people in our community
- Full time role until 31st January 2026
- Successful candidates will be part of a team that provide extended hours of operations. This comprises of shifts including day afternoons some weekends and public holidays.
- NFP values-based company salary packaging up to $.5% leave loading
About the opportunity
The Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliff (GGQ) Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is delivered by a consortium of equal partners: Barwon Health Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd Wellways Australia and Erhma365. It is a safe space for all community members and is a service underpinned by positivity hope and inclusion.
As our new Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drug (MH&AOD) Support Worker you will provide tailored support to program participants enabling them their families and carers to address psychosocial emotional and alcohol and other drug-related this role you will walk alongside participants throughout their journey in the program; from the initial conversation and support planning through to delivering 1:1 therapeutic psychosocial interventions education and AOD support. You will play a vital role in ensuring participants carers and their families receive compassionate meaningful and effective care every step of the way.
About you
Youre empathetic and relish opportunities to make meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community. You will also have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team including alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges or as carers of loved ones who do.
We are looking for new team members with availability to join us 7 days a fortnight Monday through to Sunday across a rotating roster inclusive of morning afternoon evening and weekend shifts as well as public holidays from 11am 7pm.
Penalty rates will apply for relevant hours worked.
You will need:
- Relevant degree and experience or Associate Diploma with substantial experience in the field of study of Psychology Behavioral Science Community Services and Social Welfare or less formal qualifications with specialized skills sufficient to perform at this level
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
- Current full driver licence
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Workers Screening check
- International Police Check (if relevant)
- NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate 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 Peer & Community Services Coordinator on.
Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.
Wed love to get to know you!
Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.
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 Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drug Support Worker role at the Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliff Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service involves providing tailored psychosocial and substance use support to participants families and carers working in a multidisciplinary team to promote and deliver inclusive care in the local community.Contract End Date
31/01/2026Culture
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
10/08/2025Employment Type
Full-Time
