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Permanent, part-time (min 3 days per week) and full-time opportunities based in Shepparton, Swan Hill and Albury

Support individuals in your own community in achieving their recovery goals

$40.62p/h + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + leave loading

About the opportunity

Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Recovery Worker completes initial conversations and assessments, develops action plans, and works alongside participants to support them in achieving their recovery goals.

In this role, you will facilitate group activities that build capacity, confidence and life skills, while providing individualised, person centred, recovery focused and trauma informed support. You will also support participants and their families, carers and supporters to connect with peer support, education programs and primary health services where appropriate.

Travel between service locations is required as part of this role. Travel occurs during work hours using Wellways pool vehicles, with no overnight travel required.

By delivering high quality support, you will help participants, their families, carers and supporters strengthen wellbeing, build on their strengths and participate in community life in ways that are meaningful to them.

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

About the program

The Psychosocial Recovery Service (PRS) is a program that exists to provide non-clinical based psychosocial support services to assist people experiencing severe mental health challenges, resulting in a reduction in psychosocial functional capacity as well as their family and their carers.

What do you need?

Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health issues, generally a Certificate IV qualification or above

Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel

Appropriate IT skills

Right to Work within Australia

Satisfactory National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children”s Check or willingness to obtain

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

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

Development opportunities in line with your career goals

Salary packaging up to $15,899 that 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 Gemma Marchant, Manager, Mental Health Services, Murray on 0418 458 163.

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.

Job Description Summary

The Recovery Worker will complete the initial intake and assessment, develop and execute action plans to assist individuals with achieving their recovery goals.

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

05/07/2026