Project Role - Family & Carer Research & Support

• Exciting Full Time role based in Burnie TAS till June 2026
• Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services
• SCHADS 4B (44.58 p/h) + salary packaging benefits + leave loading

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

In this role, you will work to ensure families and carers are engaged, supported, and empowered throughout their loved one’s recovery journey. Your primary focus will be on supporting family members and carers. The role will be part of Wellways to Recovery program which is a community-based support program supports individuals aged 16 and above who are living with
diagnosed mental health challenges.
 

You will provide one-to-one support to an allocated caseload of family members and carers, and contribute to group work, community education, stakeholder engagement, and quality improvement activities as require.You will works to empower families and carers to:

• Build hope, trust, and confidence in their caring role
•  Strengthen understanding of mental health, recovery principles, and effective communication and improve resilience, wellbeing, & self-care
• Enhance social connection and develop sustainable support networks
• Navigate services, supports, and referral pathways
• Build practical strategies for managing the complexities of caring
• Maintain healthy family relationships and recovery-focused collaboration
   

You will also need:

• Tertiary Qualifications in a social science or related discipline
• Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written including the ability to complete reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
   

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 Kelli Radford on 0439114957
 

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 

Job Description Summary

Contract End Date

30/06/2026

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

Applications Close

06/01/2026