Recovery worker

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. 

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here  Reconciliation | Wellways 

• Work in a recovery-oriented program offering support for people experiencing mental health challenges
• Part-time opportunity (37.5 hrs, equivalent to 5 days a fortnight) with access to development / training opportunities
• From $38.65 per hour + penalty rates + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

About the opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to support participants engaged in the service and build professional, trusting relationships and empower them along their journey towards recovery.

Recovery Workers are essential to the success of our Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) services. Based at Deer Park, you'll support people on their recovery journey by providing day-to-day psychosocial support, facilitating group programs, and working alongside clinical teams to promote wellbeing and connection.

You'll build respectful, collaborative relationships with participants and create a safe, inclusive environment that supports individual strengths, values lived experience and encourages choice and self-direction. Recovery Workers also contribute to the continuous improvement of our services by offering insights, ideas, and practical support in the day-to-day running of the program.

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

PARCs operate 24/7 and penalty rates apply for afternoon, evening and weekend hours. Availability to work a rotating fortnightly roster is essential for this role, including weekday day shifts and regular Saturday shifts.

What do you need?

• Completion of studies in Mental Health, AOD, Community Services or related field (min Cert 4 or above) or qualifications in a social science (social work, occupational therapy, nursing or psychology)
• Experience in the field of mental health, community services or disability (highly desirable)
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia
• Evidence of, or a willingness to obtain a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check - Employee, NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Evidence of COVID booster vaccination or valid medical exemption

About the program

The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a partnership between Wellways and Melbourne Health's North Western Mental Health (NWMH) service. It provides short-term, sub-acute residential support for people who are either at risk of becoming unwell or who are transitioning out of hospital and need a safe space to continue their recovery.

PARC services offer a welcoming, home-like environment where people receive both clinical and psychosocial support tailored to their goals. Our recovery-oriented approach values cultural safety, peer participation, community connection, and evidence-informed practice.

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

Why 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.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please call Joel Casemore on 0403 092 643.

We encourage early applications as successful applicants may be contacted prior to closing date

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.  Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

Job Description Summary

Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges.

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

14/05/2026