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Part time opportunity till June 2027 in Warrnambool VIC
SCHADS 5B ($51p/h) + Super + Salary packaging options
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 this opportunity
As Senior Youth Recovery worker, you’ll provide advanced psychosocial support to young people aged 16–25 engaged in the Youth Outreach Recovery Service (YORS) and Youth Residential Rehabilitation (YRR) programs.
You will be responsible for the provision of high-quality, recovery-oriented practice with young people with complex mental health and psychosocial needs, while also providing day-to-day practice guidance, support and delegation of tasks to workers across both programs as directed by the Team Leader.
Pre-engagement requirements
- Proven experience in working in the youth mental health sector
- A Diploma or above, or commensurate experience in working in a support role for Young People with mental health issues and dual diagnoses.
- Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel across the municipalities of the Great South Coast. Other travel may also be required across the Region as directed by the Team Leader or Regional Manager.
- Appropriate IT and Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Satisfactory Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- NDIS Workers Screening Check and Working with children check
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About Wellways
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 mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7 000 people each year!
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity, please contact Damien Geyle| DGeyle@wellways.org
To apply, please send through a copy of your resume as well as a cover letter demonstrating how your experiences and skills would suit this role.
Job Description Summary
The Senior Youth Recovery Worker provides advanced psychosocial support to young people aged 16–25 engaged in the Youth Outreach Recovery Service (YORS) and Youth Residential Rehabilitation (YRR) programs. The role sits above Youth Outreach Recovery Workers and Youth Residential Rehabilitation Key & Support Workers and operates under the direction of the Team Leader.
The Senior Youth Recovery Worker is responsible for the provision of high-quality, recovery-oriented practice with young people with complex mental health and psychosocial needs, while also providing day-to-day practice guidance, support and delegation of tasks to workers across both programs as directed by the Team Leader.
The role does not hold line management responsibility but plays a senior practice role, contributing to service coordination, continuity of care, mentoring of staff, and the consistent application of best practice frameworks across outreach and residential settings. When the Team Leader is on approved leave, the Senior Youth Recovery Worker will assume delegated Team Leader responsibilities to ensure continuity of service delivery, operational oversight and staff support. The role will also assist the Team Leader with recruitment activities, including participation in shortlisting, interviews and onboarding processes, as delegated.
The position works collaboratively within Wellways and with external stakeholders to support effective service delivery, positive participant outcomes, and alignment with Wellways’ vision, mission and strategic objectives.
Refer to Attachment 1 for a reference to the overall Wellways organisational structure and the relationship lines in context of the role.
Contract End Date
30/06/2027
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.
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Applications Close
03/06/2026