Mental Health and Alcohol Other Drug Support Worker
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Full time, fixed term role until 30th November ****.
Utilise your real-life experience to engage, encourage and support people in our community
NFP values-based company + salary packaging up to $15,899 + 12% Superannuation
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 challenges or as carers of loved ones who do.
We are looking for new team members with availability to join us 7 days a fortnight, Monday through to Sunday, across a rotating roster inclusive of morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts as well as public holidays from 11am – 7pm.
Penalty rates will apply for relevant hours worked.
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
Working with Children Check
NDIS Workers Screening check
International Police Check (if relevant)
NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate – free online course
Why us?
Wellways are a team of approximately **** staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania.
We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.
What we will offer you...
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
Contact
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Natalie Valys, Peer & Community Services Coordinator on ************.
Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.
We'd love to get to know you
Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Job Details
Contract End Date: 30/11/2026
Applications Close: 07/12/2025
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Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Mental Health Care
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