Vocational Pathways Officer

Wellways; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance

17.5% leave loading

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways is seeking a Vocational Pathways Officer in Bairnsdale to support carers with tailored vocational coaching and practical steps toward meaningful work. You will work within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre, helping carers identify aspirations, map strengths, and create personalised vocational plans.

The role focuses on coaching, navigation and building external partnerships to broaden opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Current valid Driver Licence.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred vocational coaching and navigation to help carers develop personalised vocational plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, education providers, volunteer organisations and community services to expand opportunities.
• Focus on direct vocational coaching and navigation, with partnership development and placement support where it contributes to client outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Connect Centre team to support carers’ employment, education, training and volunteering goals.

Skills

Career coaching

Employment services

Vocational counselling

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant field

Job description

• Support carers to achieve their goals and re-enter the workforce with confidence by providing person‑centred vocational coaching
• Build your career with an organization that puts its people first!
• Part Time role, 22.8hrs p/w based in Bairnsdale
• $46.70 - $50.25 p/h (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging

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.

• Support carers to achieve their goals and re-enter the workforce with confidence by providing person‑centred vocational coaching
• Build your career with an organization that puts its people first!
• Part Time role, 22.8hrs p/w based in Bairnsdale
• $46.70 - $50.25 p/h (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging

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.

About this Program

The Wellways‑led Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre provides welcoming, family and carer‑led support for families, carers, kin and supporters of people experiencing mental health challenges, psychological distress, mental illness or substance use issues. Guided by lived and living experience, the service recognises the significant contribution of carers and supports their wellbeing through connection, advocacy, practical assistance and opportunities to achieve their own goals.

The Vocational Pathways Program is an integral part of the Connect Centre model, supporting carers to explore and achieve meaningful vocational goals through employment, education, training and volunteering.

About the Opportunity

Join Wellways as a Vocational Pathways Officer and support carers to identify their aspirations, build on their strengths and take practical steps towards meaningful vocational participation. Reporting to the Coordinator Vocational Placement, you will provide person‑centred vocational coaching and navigation to help carers develop personalised vocational plans, build confidence and resilience, and work towards sustainable vocational outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with carers and the broader Connect Centre team to connect people with employment, education, training and volunteering opportunities. You will also develop relationships with employers, education providers, volunteer organisations and community services to expand opportunities and promote carer‑inclusive practices.

The role focuses primarily on direct vocational coaching and navigation, with partnership development, placement support and community engagement undertaken where they contribute to individual carer outcomes and the effective delivery of the Vocational Pathways Program.

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

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

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Mark Kimmorley on ***email_hidden***

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

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Job Description Summary

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

29/10/2026