Vocational Navigator - Gladstone

Wellways Australia; Gladstone Regional; In loco; AUD 55.000 - 57.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Purpose-driven culture

Diversity and inclusion

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal & Entertainment salary packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Wellways Australia is seeking a compassionate Vocational Navigator to assist carers transitioning into work and volunteering. You will build trust, conduct needs assessments, and create tailored vocational plans while delivering coaching sessions and post-placement support.

The role focuses on helping carers achieve employment goals with strong community connections and comprehensive support services, in a flexible, supportive environment.

Competenze

• Tertiary Qualification in a relevant field of study and/or equivalent experience.
• Current valid Driver License.
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check.
• Working with Children and NDIS Workers Screening Check.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Right to Work within Australia.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course.

Mansioni

• Build strong trusting relationships with carers and assess their needs.
• Develop tailored vocational plans and deliver one-on-one and group coaching.
• Provide post-placement support and connect carers with community services.

Conoscenze

Current valid Driver License

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and client focus

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Tertiary Qualification in a relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

• Support carers to achieve their goals and re-enter the workforce with confidence
• 22.8hrs p/w, SCHADS 4B ($46.70 per hour) + Salary packaging benefits + leave loading
• Work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to making a real difference

About the Program
Gladstone

The Carer Gateway Vocational Pathway Program is designed to create greater opportunities for carers to enter or re-enter the workforce, pursue volunteering, or engage in higher education. The program empowers carers to achieve their personal and vocational goals, leading to increased financial security, reduced social isolation and stronger self-esteem.

About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting people to achieve their employment goals? We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Vocational Navigator to join our team and provide ongoing individualised support to carers transitioning into the workforce and volunteer space.

In this role you will build strong trusting relationships with carers, conduct comprehensive needs assessments and develop tailored vocational plans. You’ll deliver one-on-one and group coaching sessions, provide post-placement support and ensure carers are connected with the right community services to meet their broader needs.

About You

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives, someone with a background in career coaching, employment services or vocational counselling who thrives on helping others succeed. You’ll bring exceptional communication skills and natural ability to connect with people along with an understanding of the unique challenges carers face when returning to work.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary Qualification in a relevant field of study and/or equivalent experience
• Current valid Driver License
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• Working with Children and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course

Desirable

• Previous experience leading and/or working in vocational/carer programs
• Lived and Living Experience as a Family Carer

What we will 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 $15,899enables 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 loadingevery 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

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.

Culture

We’re passionate about ourwork, whichis enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.Allofourteamswork 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

11/10/2026