* Rewarding opportunity to join values driven, not-for-profit organisation
* Engage with our community to co-design innovative mental health services
* Permanent part time role (equiv 4 days a week) | Generous salary packaging and annual leave loading benefits
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
As a result of internal career progression, an exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a dedicated and values-driven team and help create a space where people feel confident, connected and heard.
As our Building Community Capacity Lead, you will play a central role in how the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local connects with the community, shaping experiences and supporting meaningful engagement.
This role blends people leadership with community connection and capacity building. You will develop strong relationships across services and community groups, represent the service with warmth, and help strengthen community understanding of mental health and wellbeing. You will support co design, invite community voices into our work, and contribute to shaping how the Local continues to evolve.
Please visit the Wellways Careers site to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.
About you
You are a thoughtful, empathetic leader who thrives in collaborative environments. You bring a genuine curiosity about people and communities and have a natural ability to connect with diverse groups, understand different perspectives, and create inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued.
You will also bring:
* 2+ years senior mental health leadership experience, including senior lived experience roles
* 2+ years of experience in a community engagement / community development role, or similar
* 100 points of identification
* Evidence of right to work in Australia
* International Police (if required)
* Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake
* NDIS Workers Orientation Modules - free online course
About the Service
The Mildura Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is a community-based service supporting people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges, including those with co-occurring alcohol and drug treatment needs.
This service is delivered in partnership between Wellways, Mildura Base Hospital, Mallee District Aboriginal Services and Sunraysia Community Health to ensure care is local, responsive and inclusive.
We are committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity, and we are building these services together with the community to make sure they reflect the voices of people who use them, their families, and carers.
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 Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Mark Lohmeyer, Operations Manager on
Applications close 16th December 2025
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement