• Exciting Part Time role based in Burnie TAS till June 2026
• Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services
• SCHADS 4B (44.58 p/h) salary packaging benefits leave loading
  

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 the opportunity

As Group Program Project Officer role youll form part of the Wellways to Recovery team. The aim of the role is to revamp develop and implement an evidence-based group program informed by lived experience. The project officer will need to have strong networking skills to be able to establish connections and partnerships within the community to ensure our groups focus on skills development and community integration. With this role there is an expectation to work with all sites across Tasmania to establish programs in each area and some intrastate travel may be necessary.

Work will be guided by Wellways evidence-based practice frameworks:

• Consultation and collaboration
• Utilising evidence-based resources
• Consumer participation and co-design
• Program development and evaluation design

You will also need:

• Tertiary Qualifications in social work psychology social science or related discipline
• Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation
• Effective communication skills verbal and written including the ability to complete reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Current valid Drivers License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
  

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 Kelli Radford on

Once you APPLY click here 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

Job Description Summary

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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.

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