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
Community Living Support (CLS) provides individually tailored, person-led, community-based psychosocial support for people experiencing severe mental health challenges.
Wellways delivers CLS across a number of NSW regions, including Western NSW, Murrumbidgee & Albury, Illawarra, Mid North Coast and Nepean Blue Mountains. Working in partnership with Local Health Districts and community organisations, CLS provides flexible, practical support that empowers people to achieve their goals, strengthen their independence.
About the opportunity
We are seeking a First Nations Engagement Worker to strengthen connections between Wellways CLS and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families and stakeholders.
This culturally significant role will build strong relationships with community and support culturally safe service delivery and provide guidance to CLS teams to ensure services reflect the values of self-determination, cultural safety, healing-centred practice and social and emotional wellbeing.
You will work alongside participants, families, communities and internal teams to improve access to meaningful, culturally appropriate supports and help create better mental health outcomes for First Nations peoples.
This is an on-site role requiring regular community presence, relationship building and engagement across the region.
Please Note: This position could be based out of any of our offices - Wollongong, Albury, Griffith, Wagga Wagga, Penrith, Katoomba, Lithgow, Windsor, Coffs Harbour or Kempsey.
About you
You will bring a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ self-determination, cultural safety and wellbeing.
You will have the ability to provide cultural guidance, collaborate with community partners and support teams to deliver services that are respectful, inclusive and aligned with First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing principles.
You will also need:
What we will offer you…
For further information regarding this role please contact via email | Daniel McCarthy | dmccarthy@wellways.org
We encourage early applications as interviews will begin prior to advertising closing date.
To view the full Position Description and submit your application with cover letter, click APPLY.
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, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewardingAll ofourteams 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.
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.
05/07/2026
Wellways Australia is a leading national mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.
We work with a diverse range of people, their families and carers to identify needs and goals to build good lives in the community This includes creating a home, getting a job and building meaningful relationships.
We also deliver services to people with multiple, complex needs and often do this in partnership with clinical services, health support agencies and government.
Our services are informed by current evidence on mental health, rehabilitation and community inclusion, together with an understanding of people’s lived experience – what works for them.
We are a registered NDIS service provider. Our knowledgeable staff have the right community connections. We offer: support co-ordination, group based activities, assistance to access community, skills development, assistance with household tasks and personal care, housing and tenancy, help with budgeting and travel training.
Many of our staff draw from their own experience of mental health issues to provide peer support in services, education courses, advocacy workshops and our advice and referral Helpline.
Our commitment to advocacy is central. We consult with consumers, carers, government and local business to ensure people have better opportunities to get well, stay well and fully participate in the community without stigma.
For information visit wellways.org or contact us on 1300 111 400.
Advice and referral information is also available. Call our Helpline on 1300 111 500.
