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 to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you
At Wellways, we work alongside people, families and communities to create an inclusive society where everyone can imagine and achieve their best life. Our people are the heart of everything we do and we are committed to supporting their safety, health and wellbeing every day.
As Senior Manager Western Victoria, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of mental health and wellbeing services.
You will translate organisational priorities into strong service, people and community outcomes, ensuring services respond to the distinct needs of local communities. Experience in the mental health, community services, health or broader human services sector will support your ability to effectively lead this portfolio.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be a highly visible and connected leader, building trusted relationships with government, community, health and mental health partners. You will foster collaboration and shared purpose across a geographically dispersed portfolio, strengthening connections between services, teams and communities.
This is an opportunity to lead with purpose across a diverse and evolving region. With services including psychosocial supports, PARCs, youth residential services and Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, you will bring Wellways’ strategy to life through strong local leadership, service excellence and integrated responses to community need. You will strengthen partnerships and identify opportunities for service development, innovation and growth.
You will champion lived and living experience, co-production and participant voice, ensuring the people we support are central to service design, decision-making and continuous improvement. You will lead through change and transformation, supporting leaders and teams to navigate complexity, build capability and deliver meaningful outcomes.
With stewardship of financial performance, governance, risk and resources, you will support sustainable, high-quality services and foster a culture of accountability, wellbeing, inclusion, innovation and continuous improvement.
You can be based at one of Wellways’ service locations across the region, with regular travel and a strong presence across Ballarat, Geelong and the south-west essential. Your visibility will support strong leadership, local understanding and meaningful connections with participants, families, carers and communities.
You are an experienced, values-led leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational focus. You bring a proven track record leading complex services, developing capable leaders and teams, and building partnerships that deliver positive outcomes for participants and communities. Experience in the mental health, community services, health or broader human services sector will support your ability to effectively lead this portfolio.
You are confident leading across a geographically dispersed region, creating connection and shared purpose while recognising the different needs and opportunities of metropolitan, regional and rural communities. You understand the importance of visible leadership and strong relationships across services and locations.
You bring experience translating strategy into action, driving service improvement and identifying opportunities for growth, innovation and service development. You are comfortable navigating change and responding to emerging community and sector needs, connecting local opportunities to organisational priorities.
You build effective relationships with government, health, community and sector stakeholders and use strong communication, influence and collaboration to achieve shared outcomes. You understand the broader service system, funding environment and partnership landscape and can use this knowledge to navigate complexity, identify opportunities and strengthen Wellways’ contribution across the region.
Your leadership approach is grounded in participant-centred practice, inclusion, cultural safety and meaningful integration of lived and living experience. You value local knowledge and diverse perspectives and create environments where these inform decision-making and service improvement.
You bring strong financial and operational stewardship, with experience managing budgets, resources, performance, governance and risk. You are committed to developing leaders and creating a culture where people have the clarity, capability and support to perform at their best.
Above all, you demonstrate a genuine commitment to Wellways’ values and purpose, leading with compassion, inclusion and a deep belief in community, participation and social change.
We know great leaders thrive when they feel supported, connected and able to bring their whole selves to work. At Wellways, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and rewarding workplace where people can grow, lead and make a meaningful difference.
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For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Beth Fogerty via email – bfogerty@wellways.org
Please submit Resume and Cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description
We encourage you to apply early. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period, and the role may be filled before the closing date.
We are not seeking agency support for these positions. Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Lead meaningful change across diverse Western Victorian communities and mental health services.
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.
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.
04/10/2026
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.
