Community Capacity Lead - Co-Design & Inclusion

Wellways Australia; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal & Entertainment allowance up to $

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia leads community engagement and capacity-building initiatives in the Greater Shepparton region, shaping how mental health and wellbeing services connect with local communities. You will foster inclusive, collaborative spaces and work across services to amplify voices and drive meaningful change.

This permanent full-time role offers SCHADS Level 7 pay, generous salary packaging, annual leave loading and other benefits, with travel across the region as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years senior mental health leadership experience.
• 2+ years community engagement/development experience.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff while driving system change.
• Experience embedding lived experience and peer work across service models.
• NDIS Worker Orientation module certificate or willingness to undertake checks.
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement and capacity-building initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships across services and community groups and support co-design.

Skills

Mental health leadership

Community engagement

Staff leadership

Lived experience embedding

Right to work in Australia

Education

NDIS Worker Orientation module certificate

Job description

Wellways Australia leads community engagement and capacity-building initiatives in the Greater Shepparton region, shaping how mental health and wellbeing services connect with local communities. You will foster inclusive, collaborative spaces and work across services to amplify voices and drive meaningful change.

This permanent full-time role offers SCHADS Level 7 pay, generous salary packaging, annual leave loading and other benefits, with travel across the region as required.