Vocational Pathways Officer

Wellways Australia Limited; Warrnambool; Hybrid; AUD 63,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Wellways Australia Limited is offering a part-time Vocational Pathways Officer role in Warrnambool, VIC. The program supports carers to pursue meaningful vocational goals and participation, with a strong emphasis on person-centred coaching and coordinated community connections.

The role focuses on delivering vocational navigation, coaching and development of pathways, guided by Wellways practices. Applicants should have related qualifications and experience in community services and mental

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Career Development, Employment Services, Education 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.
• Experience delivering vocational, employment or education programs.

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

Vocational coaching

Career development

Community services

Education

Tertiary qualification in Community Services

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).

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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.
• Experience delivering vocational, employment or education programs.

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 [e-mail]

Applications Close 28/10/2026

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

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.

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.