Wellways Australia

Team Leader

Wellways Australia  •  $53 - $56/hr  •  Australia, CU (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

  • Opportunity to join a leading provider of disability and mental health services
  • Full-Time opportunity based in Newcastle West NSW till Dec 2027
  • $53.43 - $55.85 p/hr (SCHADS Level 5B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging

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 opportunity:

In this role, you’ll oversees the day-to-day operations of our Youth Community Living Support Services (YCLSS) program at the Local Health District Level, focusing on providing day to day supervision and coaching to YLCSS staff that ensures the delivery of high quality, safe, effective and evidence-based supports, while also ensuring that program governance, budgetary and contractual requirements are met under the direction of the Program Coordinator.

You will take a lead role in developing stakeholder relationships while carrying a small YCLSS caseload, working alongside participants, providing intensive support to address key development areas that support transition into adulthood.

Key responsibilities:

  • Coaching and leading team members in the use of innovative and supportive practices
  • Providing supervision and reflective practice
  • Ensuring high quality, safe and effective recovery orientated practice is being delivered consistently
  • Management of the LHD caseload, including participation on the regional selection panel
  • Ensuring the timely entry and integrity of information entered into our client management system
  • Developing and maintaining regional partnerships, stakeholder relationships, especially the relationship with the Local Health District
  • End to end management of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, development, end of employment and succession planning activities
  • The implementation of training and other staff development strategies
  • Reporting for quality, contractual and evaluation purposes

To be successful in this role:

  • Tertiary Qualifications in Mental Health or Community Services, the Social Sciences or related discipline
  • Understanding of mental health issues and at 1 year program management experience
  • Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role.
  • Current Working with Children Check and Satisfactory National Police Records Check.
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free module)
  • Right to Work within Australia.

About Us

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 Nicola Lomax on 0427 540 251 | nlomax@wellways.org

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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

Job Description Summary

Contract End Date

26/12/2027

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.

How to Apply

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.

Applications Close

06/11/2026

Wellways Australia

About Wellways Australia

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.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
1978
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