Vocational Pathways Officer

Wellways; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Superannuation

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Job summary

Wellways in Warrnambool invites applications for a Part-Time Vocational Pathways Officer to coach carers toward meaningful vocational goals within the Connect Centre model. This role offers flexible hours and aligns with Wellways’ commitment to inclusive support.

You will deliver person-centred vocational navigation, develop comprehensive plans, and coordinate with the Connect Centre team to support outcomes while ensuring compliance with policies and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience delivering vocational coaching, career development or related services.
• Experience in community services, mental health or psychosocial support is preferred.
• Ability to work with carers and navigate pathways to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred vocational coaching to carers to identify aspirations and goals.
• Co-design vocational plans reflecting individual circumstances and readiness.
• Provide information, referrals and warm handovers to internal and external services.
• Collaborate with the Connect Centre team to coordinate support for carers and families.
• Maintain timely documentation and develop safety plans when appropriate.

Skills

Vocational coaching

Career development

Employment services

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Build your career with an organization that puts its people first!

Part-Time opportunity based in Warrnambool VIC, 22.8 p/w

SCHADS Level 4 ($46.70-$50.25p/h) + Super+ Salary packaging benefits + leave loading

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.

About the program

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. The program recognises that meaningful participation contributes to improved wellbeing, increased confidence, social connection, financial security and a strengthened sense of identity and purpose

About the role

The Vocational Pathways Officer provides person-centred vocational coaching that empowers carers to identify their aspirations, build on their strengths and navigate pathways towards meaningful vocational participation.

The primary focus of the role is the direct delivery of vocational navigation and coaching to carers. Partnership development, placement support and community engagement are supporting functions undertaken where they contribute to individual carer outcomes and the effective delivery of the Vocational Pathways Program.

Key responsibilities:

Support carers to identify their strengths, aspirations and vocational goals through person-centred, strengths-based coaching conversations.

Co-design comprehensive vocational plans that reflect each carer's individual circumstances, priorities and readiness for vocational participation.

Provide information, advice and warm referrals to internal and external services that support carers' vocational and broader wellbeing goals.

Work collaboratively with the Connect Centre team to ensure integrated, coordinated support for carers and their families.

Complete risk identification and response in accordance with Wellways policies, including development of safety plans where appropriate, consultation with the coordinator and timely follow-up.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support continuity of care and coordinated service delivery.

Skills & Experience

Relevant tertiary qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Career Development, Employment Services, Education or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of qualifications, training and demonstrated experience.

Demonstrated experience delivering vocational coaching, career development, employment services, education, community services, peer support or a related field.

Experience working within mental health, family/carer support or psychosocial support services.

Pre-employment compliance requirements:

Evidence of working rights within Australia

Current Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake regular travel

Satisfactory National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate and 100 Points of ID

Available to participate in out of hours activities, as required, to deliver on key role requirements and outcomes

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Mark Kimmorley on **********@wellways.org

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

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, please visit our website.