Rehabilitation and 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.

Full time permanent opportunity based in Lismore, NSW

$38.65 per hour (SCHADS Level 3B) + Super + Leave loading + salary packaging

Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!

Join a passionate team delivering specialist community based psychosocial support through the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) and Enhanced Adult Community Living Supports (CLS) programs. These NSW Government-funded initiatives help people aged 16+ with serious mental health challenges to live independently and meaningfully in the community.

In partnership with Local Health Districts, these programs offer flexible, recovery-focused support that adapts to each person’s needs, empowering individuals to build skills, regain independence and thrive.

About You

In this rewarding role, you’ll provide hands-on, practical support with daily living skills, attending health appointments and engaging in community activities. You’ll assist people to reconnect with education, employment and stable housing, while also supporting smooth transitions back into the community from hospital or prison. Central to your work will be building strong, positive relationships with families, friends, service providers and local networks to foster connection and inclusion.

Any experience in working with linguistically diverse groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, refugee groups and LGBTIQ groups will be highly regarded.

You’ll bring a contemporary understanding of mental health and recovery-oriented practice, along with a deep commitment to empowering individuals with complex needs to achieve their personal goals. With a flexible, person-centred approach and strong communication skills, you’ll thrive in our team environment. To support mobile working, you’ll also need to be willing and able to use your own smartphone (iPhone or Android).

Pre-engagement requirements :

Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health or Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work (or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications)

Rights to work in Australia and a current and valid Driver’s License

Satisfactory Police Records (less than 12 months old)

NDIS Workers Orientation Module – “Quality Safety and You” – free online course

NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check

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

Paid Cultural leave (where applicable)

Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Sammy Ibrahim at sibrahim@wellways.org

To view the full Position Description and submit your application with Resume and Cover Letter, click APPLY.

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

Empower people with mental health challenges to live independently through hands-on, recovery-focused community support. Permanent and rewarding role!

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.

Applications Close

09 / 11 / 2025