Work in a recovery-oriented program offering support for people experiencing mental health challenges
Permanent part time (equiv. 43 hrs / fortnight) role including sleepover shifts
NFP values based company + salary packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% leave loading
About the Opportunity
A rewarding opportunity has opened up at our Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) service to make a real difference in people’s lives and contribute to our community.
As our new Recovery Worker, you will support people on their recovery journey by providing day-to-day psychosocial support, facilitating group programs, and working alongside clinical teams to promote wellbeing and connection. You’ll build respectful, collaborative relationships with participants and create a safe, inclusive environment that supports individual strengths, values lived experience, and encourages choice and self-direction.
This is a rewarding role; one where you’ll be playing an essential part in contributing to the continuous improvement of our services by offering insights, ideas, and practical support in the day-to-day running of the program.
Sleepover shifts are part of this role. Sleepover shifts commence at 6:30pm in the afternoon where you’re active on shift until 11:30pm, then active again from 7:30am to 8:30am the next day. Penalty rates apply for all relevant hours worked.
PARC services operate 24/7 and, as such, flexible availability and willingness to work across day, evening and weekend shifts is also favourable.
About the Program
The PARC program is a partnership between Wellways and Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH). It provides short-term, sub-acute residential support for people who are either at risk of becoming unwell or who are transitioning out of hospital and need a safe space to continue their recovery.
PARC services offer a welcoming, home-like environment where people receive both clinical and psychosocial support tailored to their goals. Our recovery-oriented approach values cultural safety, peer participation, community connection, and evidence-informed practice.
What do you need?
Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR Tertiary qualification in a social science OR 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector
Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
Evidence of the right to work in Australia
Evidence of, or a willingness to obtain a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check - Employee, NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
Why 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
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, we encourage you to contact Marion Fox, Program Coordinator on 03 5022 3444.
Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges.
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.
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14/04/2026
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.
