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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Wellways scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Wellways is an Australian not-for-profit mental health, disability and carer support organisation based in Melbourne that runs recovery, peer support, NDIS, suicide prevention, youth, housing and family carer services. Founded more than 40 years ago by families advocating for better mental health support, it operates nationally and reaches more than 7,000 people each year, with services in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania. It recruits recovery and support workers, peer workers, mental health clinicians, intake workers, carer hub navigators, support coordinators and team leaders.

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 lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify at LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Exciting casual opportunity based in Worrowing Heights!
  • Fantastic hourly rate on offer! $45.28 - $81.50 p/hr (with penalty rates) (SCHADS Schedule 2B) + Super + Salary packaging benefits
  • Variety of shifts times available!

About this opportunity

Wellways are excited to offer the position of Support Worker, this role will suit someone who enjoys interacting and supporting our participant with their daily activities.

In this role you will work on the front line of our Consumer Directed Services, delivering a wide range of services to support participants activities of daily living. This role requires you will work closely with the person to ensure their individual needs are met.

Support Workers are the front line of our programs, providing consumers with the personalised support to assist our participants to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

No day will be the same and may include providing supports such as companionship, meal preparation, domestic assistance and medication management. An essential element of your role is that you will actively contribute to the continuous improvement of care provided to participants.

About You

You're a passionate, empathetic, and caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others. You relish a challenge and new experience. You're calm, collected and resilient in the face of adversity and are looking to carry these qualities with you to the front line to start helping those in need. You are an independent, proactive thinker and worker but are also able to follow direction/s given by your managers and can work within a tight-knit team.

The successful candidate preferably will be someone with flexible availability (highly desirable) and a commitment to providing a reliable and person-centered support to our participants.

What do you need?

  • Certificate lll in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (Desirable but not essential) or equivalent working or lived experience
  • A current valid Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicle
  • Police Records Check (completed within the last 12 months)
  • Working with Children Check
  • Manual handling training is desirable, but you will receive training if needed
  • Rights to work in Australia
  • Availability and willingness to use personal smartphone
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course

What Wellways will offer you….

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 recognized organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

  • 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
  • Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Sushmita Acharya on [email protected]

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 hereReconciliation | Wellways

Job Description Summary

Culture

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All 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.

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

26/11/2026
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