Health Linker

Wellways Australia Limited; Deniliquin; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Wellways Australia Limited is seeking a Health Linker in the Murrumbidgee region to help people access health, community and social supports. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and local GPs to create coordinated pathways that reduce barriers to support.

The role focuses on person-centered, recovery-oriented practice and building connections to improve wellbeing and recovery. Travel and strong documentation are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people experiencing mental health or psychosocial challenges.
• Commitment to person-centered, recovery-oriented practice.
• Ability to listen, understand and work with people as experts in their own lives.
• Ability to navigate health, community and social service systems.

Responsibilities

• Connect people to the right health, community and social supports.
• Build community connections and create pathways to better health and recovery.
• Collaborate with GPs, health professionals and community organisations to coordinate care.

Skills

Mental health experience

Person-centered care

Active listening

Interagency collaboration

Documentation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field

Job description

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, we’d love to hear from you.

Connect people with services, communities and opportunities SCHADS Level 3 ($40.49 - $43.42 per hr) + Leave Loading + Salary Packaging Work alongside GPs and local services to create better outcomes.

What if your work could help someone feel more connected, supported and confident to navigate the world around them? Better. Together. is looking for a Health Linker to help people access the health, community and social supports they need to improve their wellbeing and work towards their recovery goals.

This is a people-focused role for someone who understands that good health is about more than appointments and treatment. Sometimes, the right connection to a community group, creative activity, social support or practical service can make all the difference.

About Better. Together.

Better. Together. is a free mental health service for people aged 18 and over across the Murrumbidgee region.

Our multidisciplinary teams work alongside general practices to provide person-centred, recovery-oriented and holistic support. We look beyond someone's immediate health needs to understand the wider factors that can affect wellbeing including loneliness, social isolation and access to community resources.

The Health Linker plays a key role in turning those connections into meaningful opportunities for people to participate, belong and thrive.

Where you come in

The role is also about building connections between services by working closely with GPs, other health professionals, community organisations, families and carers to create coordinated pathways and reduce the barriers people can face when trying to access support.

You will have

• Experience working with people experiencing mental health or psychosocial challenges
• A genuine commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented practice
• The ability to listen, understand and work alongside people as the experts in their own lives
• Confidence navigating health, community and social service systems
• A collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Strong organisation and documentation skills
• The ability to build community networks and identify opportunities that reduce isolation and increase participation

You will need

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Mental Health, Nursing, Allied Health, Aboriginal Health, Community Services or a related field (completed or in progress), or equivalent relevant experience in the sector
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-led practice
• Right to work in Australia
• 100 points of ID
• Valid Driver Licence and willingness to travel
• Satisfactory National Police Record Check
• International Police Check (if applicable)
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – Quality Safety and You

What we will offer you

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• Paid Cultural Leave
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables 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 loading every 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

If you're passionate about connecting people with opportunities and helping people build lives that are meaningful to them, we'd love to hear from you!

For further information regarding this role please contact Allison Thorne, Regional Manager via email at [e-mail]

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

Connect people to the right support, build community connections and help create meaningful pathways to better health, wellbeing and recovery.

Culture

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure 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

Applications Close 25/10/2026

About Our Organisation

Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities.

To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383_Practice_Principles.pdf