Clinical Lead, Carer Gateway Services

Clinical Lead – Carer Gateway Services

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.

SCHADS 6B ($55.72-$58.19 ph) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

Part-time (18.5 hrs), fixed-term role until 31st Dec 2026

A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services

About the Program

Wellways Australia is the first point of contact for all Australian Government Carer Gateway funded services in South West Sydney and across Queensland, aiming to help Carers access practical information and advice and connect with services in their local area. Carer supports and services are delivered using a network of local Carer Gateway regional service providers. Carers are those who provide a caring role to someone in their life who has a disability, mental health issue, chronic health condition, terminal illness or are frail aged.

About the Role

Reporting to the Quality Practice Development Manager in the Wellways Quality Team, this position will provide clinical governance to Wellways Carer Gateway In-Person Peer Support, In-Person Counselling and Facilitated Coaching, ensuring supports are evidence-based and in line with operational guidelines.

Key partners for this role include:

• Quality Team
• Carer Gateway Management team (General Manager Carer Gateway Services, Carer & Family Strategic Lead, Service Managers, Practice Leads, Coordinators)
• Carer Gateway Training & Development Lead
• Continual Improvement Lead, Carer and Family Services
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Team

Travel may be required to Carer Gateway program locations or to the Wellways corporate office for team meetings and related activities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and current registration with an appropriate professional body (e.g., AHPRA, AASW, PACFA, ACA)
• Mental Health Clinician with demonstrated clinical experience within a community-based / outreach setting
• Experience utilizing a range of evidence-based interventions
• Experience in leadership and providing clinical supervision
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• A sound understanding of the social model of health and a commitment to recovery focused principles
• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake local and interstate travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free online course)
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children's Check (Employee/Paid)

What We Offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 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.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Tess Atkinson Quality Practice Development Manager on 0482 130 874 or at tatkinson@wellways.org

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.