* Join us to support young people experiencing the impacts of sexual assault, trauma, and abuse.
* Full Time fixed term opportunity till 30th June 2027 based in NSW
* SCHADS Level 4 (44.58-47.97 p/h) + Salary Packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% 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 this Program
Join the YouThrive team and play a vital role supporting young people aged 15–24 experiencing the impacts of sexual assault, trauma, and abuse.
YouThrive is an NSW Government‐funded psychosocial support program designed to help young people living with serious mental issues remain connected to their community, education, employment, housing, and support networks. Working collaboratively with Local Health Districts across targeted NSW locations, the program delivers recovery‐oriented and trauma‐informed care that promotes wellbeing, continuity of care, and long‐term recovery outcomes.
About the opportunity
The Recovery Worker – Sexual Assault provides mental health–focused support to participants experiencing the impacts of sexual assault, trauma, and abuse through a recovery‐oriented and trauma‐informed approach. You'll develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external specialist providers to promote seamless, coordinated, and holistic mental health support aligned with individual participant goals, underpinned by best practice governance, training, and specialist support.
Key responsibilities
* Provide person‐centred, recovery‐oriented support to participants impacted by sexual assault, trauma, and abuse
* Build safe, respectful, and non‐judgemental relationships that promote autonomy, wellbeing and harm minimisation
* Support participants to access Wellways Connect and other relevant supports
* Contribute specialist knowledge and guidance to multidisciplinary teams
* Facilitate inclusive co‐production activities for those experiencing sexual assault, trauma and abuse, ensuring lived experience informs service design.
Qualifications
* Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, Youth Work or Community Services (or equivalent practical experience in a mental health role).
* Experience supporting participants experiencing the impacts of sexual assault, trauma, and abuse.
* Strong understanding of recovery‐oriented, trauma‐informed and youth‐focused practice.
* Experience engaging and supporting young people from diverse identities and backgrounds.
* Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check.
* Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role.
* Right to Work within Australia.
* Satisfactory National Police Records Check.
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.
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.
Contract End Date
30/06/2027
Applications Close
23/06/2026
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to commencement.
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