Build & Bridge Team Leader

Wellways; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave loading

Salary packaging

Meal and entertainment allowance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways is seeking a Build and Bridge Team Leader in East Gippsland to inspire and guide a dedicated team. You will foster an inclusive, consumer- and community-led culture and align with the Local Service Leadership Group, delivering meaningful outcomes for participants and supporting recovery journeys.

You will build strong relationships with communities, lead outreach, and create opportunities for engagement with groups facing barriers to access. Travel within Victoria may be required.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience.
• Current valid Driver’s Licence and ability to travel.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• National Police Record Check (valid within last 12 months)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Build and Bridge team with an inclusive culture.
• Engage with local services and communities to promote access to support.
• Represent Local Service Leadership Group and report to Operations Manager.
• Foster community connections and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Community engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification or demonstrated experience

Job description

• Driving Success Through Leadership and Support of the Build and Bridge Team
• $58.37 – 60.95 phr (SCHADS Level 6B) + Leave loading + Salary packaging

At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.

About this Program

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are an important part of Victoria’s reformed mental health and wellbeing system. The Victorian Government has committed to establishing 50 Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals.

In East Gippsland, Wellways, La Trobe Regional Health and Gippsland Lakes Complete Health are working together to offer an easy way to access care and support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health concerns – including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug support and care needs and their family, carers, and supporters. This service will make it easier for the participant to access the support they need, closer to home and family, carers, and support networks.

About this Opportunity

As the Build and Bridge Team Leader at Wellways, you will provide inspiring leadership and support to a dedicated team, fostering an inclusive, consumer- and community-led, and values-driven culture. You will play a key role in the Local Service Leadership Group, leading the team to deliver meaningful outcomes for participants, supporting people on their mental health and recovery journeys, and strengthening awareness of the East Gippsland Mental Health and Wellbeing Local.

You will champion community connection and inclusion by building strong relationships, leading outreach initiatives and creating opportunities to engage with people and communities who may face barriers to accessing support. Working alongside individuals, community groups and local services, you will help build capacity, strengthen connections and promote healthy, empowered communities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Victoria's ongoing mental health reform and help shape a service system where choice, connection and community-led care are at the heart of everything we do.

You will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience
• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Record Check (valid within the last 12 months)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

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 $15,899enables 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 $2,650 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

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 Build and Bridge Team Leader, employed by Wellways, is responsible for the leadership and management of the Build and Bridge team. This role requires a skilled people leader with experience in effectively leading teams and building a consumer and community led, inclusive, and values driven culture. The Build and Bridge Team Leader is a key role within the Local Service Leadership Group and reports to the Operations Manager.Culture

We’re 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.

Applications Close
22/11/2026