• Drive quality, recovery oriented practice while supporting service growth and outcomes
• Lead, coach and mentor a dedicated team delivering person centred psychosocial support
• SCHADS Level 5 ($51 per hour) + Salary Packaging + 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.

Team Leader | Community Living Support (CLS)

At Wellways, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful life, connected to their community and supported to achieve their goals. As a Team Leader within our Community Living Support (CLS) program, you'll play a key role in guiding a passionate team to deliver person-led, recovery-focused support that makes a genuine difference in people's lives.

Community Living Support (CLS) is a NSW Government-funded initiative providing flexible, community-based psychosocial support for people aged 16 years and over who experience severe mental health challenges. Working closely with Local Health Districts and community partners, we support people to build independence, strengthen connections and work towards their recovery goals.

About the Opportunity

You will provide day to day leadership, coaching and support to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, safe and effective service delivery. You will foster a positive team culture, promote reflective practice and support continuous improvement while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support team members to deliver high-quality recovery-focused supports
• Provide supervision, reflective practice and guidance to build team capability and confidence
• Support program operations, quality reporting, workforce development and stakeholder partnerships across the region

About You

You are a confident and supportive leader with experience in mental health, psychosocial support or community services. Passionate about recovery-oriented practice, you thrive on coaching and developing others while fostering a positive team culture. Your strong communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills enable you to build meaningful partnerships, manage competing priorities and ensure high-quality service delivery. You bring a commitment to person-centred support, continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes for both participants and staff.

You will also need:

• Relevant tertiary level qualification in Mental Health or Community Services, with substantial experience; or a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level.
• Experience working alongside clinical mental health services to achieve collaborative outcomes
• 100 points of identification and Evidence of right to work in Australia
• Drivers Licence
• National Police Check and International Police (only if required)
• Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course
• The ability to undertake some travel

What we will offer you…

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• Paid Cultural Leave
• 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 Martina Abdo |Regional Manager | [email protected]

Please ensure you submit your updated Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

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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

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.

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