- Professional
- Bureau à Rockhampton
- Full time key leadership role at the forefront of Mental Health reform
- Lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team within the new Medicare Mental Health Centre
- SCHADS Level 6 ($55.76 p/hr) + Leave Loading + Salary Packaging
Medicare Mental Health Centre
Rockhampton / Gladstone
Working together, Wellways and Clarity Health Care are committed to delivering a spectrum of mental health and addiction supports and interventions tailored to the unique need of the Central Queensland community. We highly value Lived/Living Experience, inclusivity and genuine partnership, forming the foundations of our work. This innovative approach represents a transformative shift offering a remarkable opportunity to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Queensland.
About you and your new role…
Your leadership experience in the mental health or community services sector will be of great value in this role as well as your hands on experience in working within a mental health or equivalent community-based role.
The Team Leader - Wellbeing employed by Wellways is responsible for supporting the establishment and ongoing day to day coordination of the Medicare Mental Health Centre across multiple locations.
This role will lead the provision of high-quality services that enable the people we support to achieve their health, social, emotional and practical needs. This will be done through collaboration with the people we support, their families, and carers. The role will also involve coaching and mentoring the Wellbeing and Peer Support team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to work positively with the people we support.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- Providing leadership, coaching and supervision to the Wellbeing Team across multiple locations
- Supporting recruitment, leading and overseeing a multidisciplinary team ensuring all members of the team have the necessary skills, support, and knowledge to carry out their role
- Support lived experience leadership and advocacy
- 1:1 and Group interventions
- Work closely with partner organisation’s health promotion and community engagement teams to broaden the reach and impact of the team’s activities
You will also need:
- Demonstrated understanding of Community Development principles
- Certificate IV/Diploma in a social science or related discipline or 2+ year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector or Intentional Peer Support Training
- 100 points of identification
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
- Drivers Licence
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check - Blue Card
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course
The Medicare Mental Health Centres will provide the community with a free, safe and welcoming space to access mental health advice, supports and services. Walk-ins will be welcomed, services are confidential, and no appointment or referral will be needed.
What we will offer you…
- 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, please contact Zoe Evans, General Manager via email [email protected]
To view the full Position Description and submit your application, click APPLY.
We encourage early applications as interviews may begin prior to advertising 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
Lead a team of Peer Workers to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Queensland to ensure that everyone is supported and included.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.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.
