Project Role – Family & Carer Research & Support
Add to apply for the Project Role – Family & Carer Research & Support role at Wellways Australia .
* Full‑time role based in Hobart, Tasmania, until June 2026
* Part of a nationally recognised, growing provider of mental health and disability services
* SCHADS 4B (44.58 p/h) + salary‑packaging benefits + 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.
About the Opportunity
In this role, you will work to ensure families and carers are engaged, supported, and empowered throughout their loved one's recovery journey. Your primary focus will be on supporting family members and carers. The role will be part of Wellways Recovery programme, a community‑based support programme for individuals aged 16 and above living with diagnosed mental health challenges.
You will provide one‑to‑one support to an allocated caseload of family members and carers, and contribute to group work, community education, stakeholder engagement, and quality improvement activities as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Build hope, trust, and confidence in their caring role
* Strengthen understanding of mental health, recovery principles, and effective communication, and improve resilience, wellbeing, & self‑care
* Enhance social connection and develop sustainable support networks
* Navigate services, supports, and referral pathways
* Build practical strategies for managing the complexities of caring
* Maintain healthy family relationships and recovery‑focused collaboration
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in a social science or related discipline
* Prior experience working within the mental health industry or a community‑based organisation
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to complete reports
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
* Current valid driver's licence and ability to undertake travel for the role
* Current Working with Children Check
* Right to work within Australia
* Satisfactory National Police Records Check
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 purpose‑driven mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7,000 people each year.
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, enabling you to spend a portion of your salary before tax on items such as 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 Programme
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Rhi Glover on .
Once you apply, click here 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.
Contract End Date
30/06/2026
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.
Applications Close
01/01/2026
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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