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 the opportunity
The Carer Gateway Practical Skills Coach supports carers to increase their health literacy through psychosocial education, in which they can build on their practical skills, confidence, and understanding in their caring role.
Group learning sessions are designed to share simple, accessible approaches to everyday care activities such as manual handling, medication support, injury care, personal care, and wellbeing practices.
The Practical Skills Coach works collaboratively with carers, the Carer Gateway Practice Advisor, and community partners to ensure that learning opportunities are inclusive, relevant, and aligned with the National Carer Strategy 2024–2034, which focuses on improving carers’ recognition, inclusion, skills, and knowledge.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Essential
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• A Bachelor of Nursing degree
• Experience in delivering or facilitating education to groups
• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free online course)
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children's Check (Employee/Paid)
Desirable
• Completion of Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or equivalent
• Experience working with priority populations, including First Nations
peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+
individuals, and carers in rural and remote areas
What we offer
Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.
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.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Fasina Pene at fpene@wellways.org
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.
If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
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.
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.