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Wellways Australia seeks a Psychosocial Team Leader to guide a team of Peer and Recovery Workers at the Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Hub. You will lead day to day operations with a focus on recovery oriented, trauma informed, culturally safe practice, develop individual support plans, foster Communities of Practice, and build strong partnerships across Wellways and partner organisations while overseeing reporting and admin. The role offers SCHADS Level 5 around $51 per hour, salary packaging, and 17.5% leave loading. Essential: relevant degree or substantial experience in mental health, strong people leadership, right to work in Australia, current driver’s license, and up to date checks. Apply with a tailored cover letter and resume via the link; early applications encouraged.

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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.

• Be part of something new, meaningful and community driven
• Lead a passionate team of Peer and Recovery Workers
• SCHADS Level 5 ($51 per hour) + Salary Packaging + 17.5% Leave loading

The Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Hub is an innovative new model of integrated stepped care, transforming the way mental health and wellbeing support is delivered across Queensland. Wellways, together with our consortia partners Each, Lumsden Psychology, QPASTT and Goondir will provide seamless, free and voluntary services built on the principles of no wrong door, community inclusion and consumer choice and control.

Wellways is seeking a Psychosocial Team Leader to lead and support a dedicated team of Peer and Recovery Workers. If you are ready to lead change, foster collaboration and build something truly impactful, we want to hear from you!

About the role

As the Psychosocial Team Leader, you will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and mentoring to your team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, recovery-oriented and culturally responsive services across the Hub. You’ll support staff development, encourage reflective practice and foster strong partnerships across Wellways, partner organisations and the wider community.

As the Psychosocial Team Leader, you will:

• Guide the development of individual support plans with a focus on skills, knowledge and wellbeing goals
• Promote trauma-informed, culturally safe practice in service delivery and staff development
• Encourage collaboration through Communities of Practice, supervision and team development activities
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless care pathways
• Oversee operational requirements including reporting and administrative processes

About you

You are an experienced leader with a passion for mental health and community services. You bring strong people leadership skills, a reflective practice approach and the ability to build and sustain partnerships that create meaningful outcomes for participants.

Pre employment requirements:

• Relevant degree with relevant experience/associate diploma with substantial experience or qualifications in more than one discipline
• Demonstrated experience in working within a mental health setting, leading teams or equivalent community-based support role
• Appropriate IT skills
• Right to Work within Australia
• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Police Check.
• NDIS Orientation Module “Quality Safety and You” – free online course

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
• Cultural Leave where applicable
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

To view the full Position Description and submit your Cover letter and Resume, click APPLY!
We encourage early applications as interviews may begin prior to advertising closing date

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Zoe Evans, General Manager [email protected] 

Wellways 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 appointment.

Job Description Summary

Join Wellways and lead a dedicated team delivering innovative, person-centered mental health support in the Toowoomba Hub.

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

02/11/2025