Recovery Worker
wellways
| Company | wellways |
| Category | Healthcare |
| Location | 1/16-20 Gladstone Avenue, Wollongong NSW 2500 |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Entry |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
• Create real impact through connection to support community members
• Drive a thriving peer workforce by mentoring emerging practitioners
• $40.49 - 43.42 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging
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 Program
Community Living Support (CLS) is a NSW Government-funded initiative providing individually tailored, person-led psychosocial support to people aged 16 years and over who experience severe mental health challenges.
Working within a recovery-oriented framework, CLS supports people to build skills, strengthen social connections and achieve their personal goals through practical, flexible and community-based support.
About the Opportunity
As a Recovery Worker, you will walk alongside participants as they identify their strengths, aspirations and goals. You will provide practical, hands-on support that assists people to build confidence, develop self-management skills and connect with their communities.
Working as part of an integrated team, you will help ensure participants receive consistent, high-quality support while maintaining accurate records and documentation that contribute to positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Support participants to develop and work towards their recovery goals and aspirations.
• Provide practical, strengths-based support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Foster connections with families, communities and natural support networks.
• Complete recovery plans, assessments, file notes and program documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated support.
• Travel across the region to meet participant needs
About You
You will be passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and committed to person-led, recovery-focused practice.
Provide practical, strengths-based support tailored to individual goals and needs and facilitate programs and promote hope, recovery and self-determination. You will work collaboratively with participants, families, communities and partner services.
You will need:
• Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications
• 100 points of identification
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• Drivers Licence
• National Police Check
• International Police (if required)
• Working with Children Check - Blue Card
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course
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 Jenni Van Hees, on 0403 327 972
Once you APPLY click her 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
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. W e 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.
Applications Close
23/08/2026