Program Worker

Wellways Australia; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave loading

Superannuation

Salary packaging

Job summary

Wellways Australia in Burnie, TAS, is seeking a program worker on a fixed-term part-time basis (0.8 FTE) until Dec 2026. You will develop individual recovery plans and deliver recovery-oriented support to participants with mental health challenges, focusing on capacity building and longer-term supports.

The role requires hands-on caseload management, independence, and the ability to start contributing from day one.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification or above in Mental Health, Community Services or equivalent.
• Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written including the ability to complete reports.
• Appropriate IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake travel for the role.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration with NDIS Endorsement.
• Right to Work within Australia.
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual recovery plans with participants focusing on capacity building, skill and knowledge development, and building longer-term support networks.
• Deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented support to individuals with mental health challenges.
• Manage caseload independently and contribute from day one.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Caseload management

IT skills

Education

Diploma or higher in Mental Health/Community Services

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Fixed term Part Time (0.8 FTE) role based in Burnie TAS till Dec 2026
• $46.70 p/hr (SCHADS Level 4.1) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging
• Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services

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.

About the opportunity

You will utilise this rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of community members. As a program worker, you will work towards recovery through developing individual recovery plans with participants which incorporate individual goals focusing on capacity building, skill and knowledge development and building longer term support networks.

You will deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented support to individual, with mental health challenges. This role will be best suited for individuals with strong hands-on experience in managing caseloads to assist participants develop individual recovery plans. We’re looking for someone who can confidently step into the role, work independently and effectively manage their caseload from day one.

If you’re a proactive self-starter with demonstrated experience in mental health related roles and confidence to quickly get up to speed, we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role

• Excellent interpersonal skills that go hand in hand with your demonstrated alignment with Wellways values.
• Diploma qualification or above in Mental Health, Community Services or equivalent
• Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written including the ability to complete reports.
• Appropriate IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration with NDIS Endorsement
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check

Contract End Date

18/12/2026

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

17/09/2026