WA
Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker
full-time•Dubbo
About this role
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, fixed term (till 30th Jun) opportunity based in Dubbo NSW
- SCHADS 2B $35.67ph + 17.5% Leave loading + Salary Packaging benefits!
- Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!
About the Opportunity
Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers provide direct, practical supports to participants that enable them to address their mental health issues, achieve their recovery goals, maintain successful tenancies and participate as valued members of their community. Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers support participants to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery and directly assist in the development of self-management skills.
As an organisation dedicated to making a real difference in people’s quality of life and equality of rights, Wellways believes our work must include effective methods to improve wellbeing and to transform our relationships, networks, communities and society to provide equal rights, opportunities and outcomes for people affected by mental illness. Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers make this a reality by:
• Ensuring people can fully participate in the community and claim their rights as citizens
• Working with families, carers, friends and kin to build the skills and resources they need as key supports, and to flourish in their own right
• Advocating for, and creating communities that actively welcome and value people with mental illness and uphold their rights as equal citizens
What do you 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
- A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practice
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
- Satisfactory Police Records Check
- Working with Children Check, prior to commencement
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
What Wellways will offer you….
Wellways supports inclusivity and we’re proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.
- We are invested in your professional development and will support you in fulfilling your career ambitions
- 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 $2650 per annum
- Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take a break from work
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Access for you and your family to Employee Assistance Program
- A positive, culturally safe and inclusive workplace
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Jake Gordon | Team Leader at [email protected] or 0435 701 002
Once you apply click here for a copy of the position description
Wellways Australia Limited 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
Contract End Date
30/06/2026Culture
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.
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11/02/2026What you'll do
- Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers provide direct, practical supports to participants to address mental health issues and achieve recovery goals. They also assist in developing self-management skills and advocate for community inclusion.
About Wellways Australia
Wellways Australia is a leading national mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.
We work with a diverse range of people, their families and carers to identify needs and goals to build good lives in the community This includes creating a home, getting a job and building meaningful relationships.
We also deliver services to people with multiple, complex needs and often do this in partnership with clinical services, health support agencies and government.
Our services are informed by current evidence on mental health, rehabilitation and community inclusion, together with an understanding of people’s lived experience – what works for them.
We are a registered NDIS service provider. Our knowledgeable staff have the right community connections. We offer: support co-ordination, group based activities, assistance to access community, skills development, assistance with household tasks and personal care, housing and tenancy, help with budgeting and travel training.
Many of our staff draw from their own experience of mental health issues to provide peer support in services, education courses, advocacy workshops and our advice and referral Helpline.
Our commitment to advocacy is central. We consult with consumers, carers, government and local business to ensure people have better opportunities to get well, stay well and fully participate in the community without stigma.
For information visit wellways.org or contact us on 1300 111 400.
Advice and referral information is also available. Call our Helpline on 1300 111 500.
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What does a Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker do at Wellways Australia?
As a Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker at Wellways Australia, you will: rehabilitation and Recovery Support Workers provide direct, practical supports to participants to address mental health issues and achieve recovery goals. They also assist in developing self-management skills and advocate for community inclusion..
Is the Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker position at Wellways Australia remote?
The Rehabilitation and Recovery Support Worker position at Wellways Australia is based in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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