Recovery Worker

Wellways Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

17.5% leave loading

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Paid cultural leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia Limited is seeking a Recovery Worker to support individuals on their recovery journeys within the Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Hub, in a full-time ongoing role. You will work closely with the Psychosocial Team Leader and other providers to empower clients to regain independence and connectedness.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centred practice, with emphasis on safety, respect, and informed choice.

Qualifications

• Cert IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field or tertiary qualification in social science.
• Two or more years of experience in mental health or community services.
• National Police Check.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Evidence of right to work in Australia (100 points of identification).
• NDIS Workers Orientation certificate – free online course.

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside people on their recovery journeys, helping them recognise their strengths and rebuild connections.
• Collaborate with the Psychosocial Team Leader and other service providers to deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care.
• Support participants to make decisions about their own lives and pursue meaningful activities and community involvement.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Person-centred practice

Interpersonal skills

Education

Cert IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field

Tertiary qualification in social science

National Police Check

Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

100 points of identification

NDIS Workers Orientation certificate

Job description

Wellways celebrates diversity and is 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.

Earn up to $43.42 per hour (SCHADS Level 3B) + leave loading + salary packaging.

Full-time, ongoing opportunity to build a rewarding career.

As a Recovery Worker, you will walk alongside people on their individual recovery journeys, helping them recognise their strengths, build independence and reconnect with the people, activities and communities that matter to them. Working alongside the Psychosocial Team Leader, clinical partners and other service providers, you will contribute to a collaborative, trauma-informed service where participants feel welcomed, valued and empowered to make decisions about their own lives. This isn't about telling people how to recover. It's about working alongside them to help them find their own way forward.

About you

You're someone who sees the person beyond their challenges and believes that recovery is possible for everyone. You bring warmth, empathy and a genuine interest in helping people build lives that feel meaningful to them. You're comfortable building relationships, encouraging independence and working alongside people rather than making decisions for them. You understand that recovery looks different for everyone, and you're passionate about creating an environment where people feel safe, respected and supported to make their own choices. You might bring experience from mental health, psychosocial support, community services, disability support or another related field. Most importantly, you're committed to person-centred practice, inclusion and helping people achieve their own goals. This is an opportunity to bring hope, empowerment and recovery into people’s lives while building a rewarding career in a supportive and values driven organisation.

Some pre employment requirements

• Cert IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector
• Two or more years experience working in mental health or community services sector
• National Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia 100 points of identification
• NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate – free online course

What we can offer you

• 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
• Paid cultural leave where applicable
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sadia Tariq, Team Leader via email [e-mail]

Job Description Summary

Empower people to build independence, strengthen connections and take meaningful steps towards recovery at the Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Hub.

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 08/11/2026

Company Overview

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.