Recovery Program Worker

Wellways Australia Limited; Seymour; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia Limited is seeking a dedicated Recovery Program Worker in Victoria to support participants living with psychiatric disabilities. You will develop tailored recovery plans aimed at independent living, social connectedness and meaningful health outcomes, working closely with families and carers to empower clients in their daily lives.

The role involves facilitating connections to services, supporting NDIs transitions when appropriate, and contributing to a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Certificate IV qualification or above.
• Experience delivering psychosocial rehabilitation services.
• Ability to facilitate active involvement of participants and carers in planning, delivery and evaluation of services.
• Willingness to undertake NDIS Worker Orientation module and pre-employment checks (Police, WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery-focused support to participants with psychiatric disabilities.
• Develop tailored recovery plans in partnership with participants, families and friends.
• Assist participants to connect with social, economic and housing opportunities and plan transition to NDIS when appropriate.

Skills

Psychosocial rehabilitation

Participant & carer engagement

Education

Certificate IV or above

Job description

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.

A rewarding career with a growing and nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services. Permanent full-time opportunity | Collaborate with families and services to build inclusion and community connections $46.70 (SCHADS Level 4) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + leave loading

About the role

As our new Recovery Program Worker, you will be working closely with participants living with psychiatric disabilities to empower them in the areas of independent living and social connectedness. Specifically focusing on skills and knowledge development, you will work in partnership with people in our care to develop tailored recovery plans, incorporating their own specific goals. The support services you deliver are as unique as the individual but are all provided with aim to support them in achieving meaningful health, social and economic, physical health and wellbeing and housing outcomes. Your role will be to partner with the participant, their families and friends and encourage connections with a range of activities to support them in achieving the life that they envisage for themselves. Where appropriate, you will also support their transition to the NDIS to ensure that they are fully supported following their exit from the program.

About the program

The Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response (EIPSR) is a psychosocial support model targeted to adult clients of the clinical mental health service system living with a mental illness and associated psychiatric disability. This program aims to support them through the development of practical life skills for independent living and build their capacity to better manage the mental challenges that they’re presented with in every day life and empower them in the areas of independent living and social connectedness.

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What do you need?

• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with a mental illness, generally a Certificate IV qualification or above
• Experience in the provision of psychosocial rehabilitation services. An understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and how social inclusion principles are applied to service delivery for people with serious mental illness
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate the active involvement of participants and carers in the development, planning, delivery and evaluation of services
• Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate – free online course

About Wellways

Wellways Australia exists to help all Australians lead active, fulfilling and inclusive lives in their community. We achieve this by supporting and working with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to ensure people have access to the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.

Employee benefits

• 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

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Adam Macmillan, Team Leader at 0429 937 624 or via [e-mail].

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.

Job Description Summary

This position delivers support for individual clients developed according to their needs, with a significant focus on achieving meaningful health, social and economic outcomes for people with a psychiatric disability within their communities.

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 23/10/2026

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

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.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.