Program Worker

Wellways Australia Limited; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal and Entertainment allowance

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Employee Assistance Program

Equitable, diverse and inclusive work

Superannuation

Job summary

Wellways Australia Limited in Hobart is offering a full-time maternity leave opportunity ending 26/02/2027. You will deliver recovery‑oriented services, develop individual recovery plans, and provide direct support to participants to enhance social inclusion.

The role requires qualifications in social science, mental health experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel. Salary ranges from $46.70 to $50.25 per hour (SCHADS Level 4B) plus leave loading, super, and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a social science or related discipline.
• Prior experience in the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written including the ability to complete reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current valid Driver's License and willingness to travel for the role.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Right to Work within Australia.
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual recovery plans with participants focusing on skill and knowledge development.
• Provide direct support to participants to meet recovery goals and social inclusion.
• Encourage participants to use services to achieve their goals.
• Plan exit from the program and help build longer-term support networks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal & written communication

Report writing

Driver's license

Working with Children Check

Right to Work in Australia

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in a social science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Full-time Mat leave opportunity based in Hobart till Feb 2027

Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services $46.70 - $50.25 p/hr (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging 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 skill and knowledge development. These will be regularly monitored and updated. To meet the goals identified to ensure social inclusion, you will work to provide direct support to participants. Wellways offers a range of services to assist participants in their journey to recovery, your role includes encourage participants to use them to achieve their goals. A great part of your role will be working actively with participants to plan their exit from the program and assist in building longer term support networks.

To be successful in this role Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will go hand in hand with your demonstrated alignment with Wellways values. You will hold a relevant qualification or demonstrated experience and skills in providing high-quality recovery-orientated services to people experiencing mental health challenges. You will also need:

• Tertiary Qualifications in a social science or related discipline
• Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written including the ability to complete reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check

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 $15,899 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

Job Description Summary Contract End Date 26/02/2027 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.

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.