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.

• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first!
• SCHADS Level 6B ($55.72- $58.19 ph) Super Salary packaging benefits
• Full time opportunity with flexibility to WFH 1 day per week!

About the opportunity

Are you a strategic thinker with a heart for community Do you thrive in leadership roles where your ability to inspire teams build partnerships and deliver meaningful outcomes truly makes a difference

Wellways is seeking aService Integration Lead for our Cairns areato champion integrated person-centred services.

This is more than a leadership role its an opportunity to embed trauma-informed culturally safe practices while driving innovation and inclusion through the Carer Gateway program.

Were looking for someone who brings:

• Proven leadership experience: youve led multidisciplinary teams navigated complexity and delivered results with empathy and clarity.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills: you know how to translate data into insights craft compelling narratives and communicate impact to diverse stakeholders.
• Sound operational skill: you know how to support a team to logistically and operationally plan and implement service.
• A deep understanding of your local community: youre connected committed and ready to co-create solutions that reflect regional strengths and needs.
• You are a networker and have a relational approach: you understand the importance of working together.
• You enjoy a fast paced and dynamic work environment: yet you bring a sense of calm with you.

Youll work closely with Counsellors Coaches Peer Support Facilitators and the Carer Hub Navigator to ensure services are inclusive trauma-informed and culturally safe.

A core focus of this role is to lead and embed community development strategies that strengthen local capacity build collaborative partnerships and ensure Wellways services are responsive inclusive and connected to the communitys unique needs. This role requires strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills as well as a deep understanding of the local community and relational model of care.

This role offers a hybrid arrangement of 1 day WFH and 4 days in the office.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary Qualifications in a social science or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience working within the specified local community in at least one of the Caring Mental Health Community Disability or Health Sciences Sectors
• A minimum of 2 years leadership experience
• Available to participate in out of hours activities as required
• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Drivers Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free online course)
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Childrens Check (Employee/Paid)

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

Join us and not only will you find a fulfilling career but youll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. Were not just offering a job; were inviting you to be a part of an inclusive supportive and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Kathleen Roser at

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

Ready to Apply Please apply by including an up-to-date CV and a Cover Letter addressing the following criteria:

• Vision for Integrated Service Delivery in your local community
  Share your understanding of integrated care and how you would bring together services stakeholders and systems to support carers holistically in your specific local region.
• Strategy to Impact: Delivering on KPIs with Heart
  Tell us how youve balanced strategic planning operational delivery and human-centred outcomes in previous roles.

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.

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

Job Description Summary

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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