Address- Be a key role at the forefront of major systemic change in mental health services
- 3x Full time position based in Benalla VIC
- $41.52p/h + 11% Super+ 17.5% leave loading + Salary Packaging options
Shape the future of mental health & wellbeing. Ensure that everyone in your community is supported, included and able to access valuable and supportive mental health care
About the Program:
The Mental Health & Wellbeing Locals are a big and important step towards ensuring all Victorians – no matter their experience – get valuable and supportive mental health care in their community. Wellways, Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) and Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) are working together to provide mental health and wellbeing supports in Benalla & Wangaratta to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home.
The new Benalla, Wangaratta and Mansfield Mental Health & Wellbeing Local will provide welcoming and inclusive support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges, including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug addiction treatment and care needs.
About the Role
The Life in Community Program is a social connection, inclusion and engagement program to support people who are isolated and or experiencing mental health challenges to find meaningful connection within their local community.
The role of the Linc Worker will be utilizing your real-life experience, coupled with skills learned through education and training to facilitate the development of social connections and encourage the support of other community members to be inclusive.
The Linc worker works directly with consumers, and their family members and carers to link in with a range of social and community networks e.g. to find and attend a community class or social group with a consumer that matches their interests, support them as they gain confidence catching public transport to give them more access to their region, try out different sporting groups to find their passion.
Skills & Experience:
- Personal experience of a mental illness or psychological distress and recovery
- Relevant previous experience in a similar role or in the Community Services, Mental Health industry
- Ability to connect with people with diverse background and experiences
Pre employment compliance requirement:
Minimum of Cert IV Peer Work (Mental Health or AOD) or Intentional Peer Support or working towards
National Police Check & International Police (as required)
Current Working with Children Check (Employee one)
NDIS Workers Screening Check
NDIS Module Certificate
Evidence of right to work in Australia
100 points of identification
Drivers License
About Us
Wellways supports inclusivity and we’re proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.
Head to our website for more information on employee benefits, the fantastic work we do and to read about our successes, including more about our First Nations reconciliation commitment.
Please click here to download the position description for this role.
Please note: Successful candidates with be interviewed prior to closing date.
For a confidential discussion about the role contact
Rob McAdam| 0492 125***
The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles require mandatory COVID vaccinations with Booster. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.
We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. 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.
