Recovery Worker

Wellways Australia Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates

Superannuation

Salary packaging benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Wellways Australia Limited is seeking a Recovery Worker to join the PARC service in Broadmeadows, Victoria. You will work with participants to support their recovery goals, facilitate group sessions and contribute to daily operations in a 24/7 rostered environment.

Ideal candidates have a Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, AOD or Disability or a related social science qualification, with experience in mental health or disability, and you must meet work rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, AOD or Disability OR Tertiary qualification in social science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of mental health and/or disability.
• Understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and social inclusion principles.
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.
• Evidence of, or willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support participants to achieve identified recovery goals.
• Facilitate group sessions and support day-to-day PARC operations.

Skills

Mental health experience

NDIS knowledge

Right to work Australia

Social inclusion principles

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Tertiary qualification in social science

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. If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways.

Work in a recovery-oriented program offering support for people experiencing mental health challenges. Casual positions with access to development / training opportunities $50.61 - $54.28 per hour (SCHADS Level 3, inclusive of casual loading) + penalty rates + superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits.

About the opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to support participants engaged in the service and build professional, trusting relationships and empower them along their journey towards recovery. As our new Recovery Worker, your role will see you working alongside participants and supporting them to achieve their own identified goals. Additionally, you will facilitate group sessions and work alongside your team members to support day-to-day operations of the Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) service environment.

This role is ideal for someone who is able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including clinical staff and alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges. Most importantly, you share our vision of delivering exceptional service and achieving the best possible outcomes for participants. PARCs operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon and weekend hours. Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

About the service

Broadmeadows Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) is a sub-acute, home-like service dedicated to providing practical mental health support in our community. This is a wholistic 24/7 program, delivered in partnership with the Area Mental Health Service, offering both clinical and psychosocial support to people who are becoming unwell, or as an additional support to strengthen their gains whilst transitioning from an inpatient setting back home.

Our multidisciplinary recovery teams are creative, motivated and focused on ensuring positive experiences for participants and their loved ones. All our recovery services value cultural diversity, support and create opportunities for recovery, value peer participation and leadership and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, AOD or Disability OR Tertiary qualification in social science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of mental health and/or disability.
• An understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and social inclusion principles.
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.
• Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Amanjot Sandhu on 0481 477 480 or email [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.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.

Job Description Summary

Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges.

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 02/11/2026

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.