Community Engagement & Inclusion Worker

• Lead community engagement to reduce stigma and promote mental wellbeing
• Support people with mental health challenges to connect with local community supports
• $44.58 to 47.97 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) + 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 this Program

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service is an integrated wellbeing and support service delivered through partnership in the Yarra Ranges. Operating six days a week with extended hours, we provide clinical support, care, and wellbeing services to people aged 26+ experiencing mental health challenges, including co-occurring substance use or
addiction.

The service is community-led and co-designed by participants, supporters, and the local community. Partners include Wellways, Access Health and Community, Eastern Health and Oonah.

About this Opportunity

In this role, you will draw on both lived and professional experience to support people experiencing mental health challenges to connect with their local community and access supports as they transition from specialist services at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local servicing the Yarra Ranges.

You will also play an important role in community education and engagement, helping to build understanding of mental health and wellbeing, promote inclusive practices, and raise awareness of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local service model. Through this work, you will contribute to reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and improving access to community supports.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Authenticity and Integrity
• Compassion: Leading with curiosity, understanding, and empathy
• Respectful Collaboration: Valuing diverse perspectives and working together to strengthen outcomes for the community

You will also be committed to maintaining quality, safety, and confidentiality, actively contributing to a safe workplace and involving consumers and carers in continuous improvement.

You will need:

• Prior experience working within the Mental Health or AOD sectors, or a community-based organisation.
• Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

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 Matthew Riley, on 0400 901 855

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

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