Community Engagement Worker
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Job Summary
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!
- $44.58 per hour Leave Loading Salary Packaging benefits
- Part-time (30.4 hours per week) ongoing opportunity based in Dubbo
About the program
The Dubbo Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC) supported by Western NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Governments PHN Program is a free safe and welcoming service where community members can access mental health advice supports and services. No appointment or referral is required and walk-ins are always welcome.
About the opportunity
As a Community Engagement Worker with Wellways youll help ensure the Dubbo MMHC is community-driven inclusive and responsive to local needs. Your work will strengthen wellbeing build partnerships and create opportunities for individuals families and communities to connect and thrive.
In this role you will:
- Empower communities to support one another in maintaining social and emotional wellbeing
- Establish referral pathways with health social and community services
- Facilitate initiatives that promote inclusion and build capacity for stronger healthier communities
- Ensure community voice and needs are at the centre of MMHC services
What Youll Bring
- Certificate IV in Social Science/Community Development (or relevant experience)
- Understanding of community development principles and mental health recovery
- Experience working in human services community development or related sectors
- Skills in partnership-building social inclusion and person-centred practice
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
Required Compliance
- Right to work within Australia
- 100 points of identification
- Current valid Drivers Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Childrens Check (Employee)
What we can 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
- Paid Cultural Leave (when applicable)
- 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 wellbeing and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.
For further information please reach out to Ivette Labib
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
Support stronger healthier communities as a Community Engagement Worker with Wellways in Dubbo.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
22/03/2026
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
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- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
About Company
Wellways works to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
