Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Worker page is loaded## Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Workerlocations: 181 Moorabool Street, Geelong 3220time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: May 3, 2026 (5 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR106309* **Exciting full-time opportunity in Geelong*** **Give back by taking on a role that supports mental health & wellbeing*** **$44.58 – 47.97 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Salary packaging****About the opportunity** The Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliff (GGQ) Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is delivered by a consortium of equal partners: Barwon Health, Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd, Wellways Australia and Erhma365. It is a safe space for all community members and is a service underpinned by positivity, hope and inclusion.As our new **Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drug (MH&AOD) Support Worker**, you will provide tailored support to program participants, enabling them, their families, and carers to address psychosocial, emotional, and alcohol and other drug-related needs. In this role, you will walk alongside participants throughout their journey in the program; from the initial conversation and support planning, through to delivering 1:1 therapeutic psychosocial interventions, education, and AOD support. You will play a vital role in ensuring participants, carers, and their families receive compassionate, meaningful, and effective care every step of the way.**About you** You're empathetic and relish opportunities to make meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community. You will also have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health.You will need:* Relevant degree and experience or Associate Diploma with substantial experience, in the field of study of, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Community Services and Social Welfare, or less formal qualifications with specialized skills sufficient to perform at this level* Evidence of right to work in Australia* Current full driver licence* National Police Check ( valid within the last 12 months)* Working with Children Check* NDIS Workers Screening check* International Police Check (if relevant)* NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate – free online courseWellways 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 ProgramFor a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact **Natalie Valys, Peer & Community Services Coordinator** on **0418 205 379**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*# **Job Description Summary**As per position description# **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**03/05/2026Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383\_Practice\_Principles.pdfWellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointmentWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr