Social & Community ServicesCase Management & Advocacy
About the job
Requirements
Experience working with people experiencing mental health or psychosocial challenges.
A genuine commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented practice.
The ability to listen, understand, and work alongside people as the experts in their own lives.
Confidence navigating health, community, and social service systems.
A collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
Strong organisation and documentation skills.
The ability to build community networks and identify opportunities that reduce isolation and increase participation.
A completed or in-progress tertiary qualification in Social Work, Mental Health, Nursing, Allied Health, Aboriginal Health, Community Services, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in the sector.
A strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-led practice.
The right to work in Australia.
100 points of ID.
A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.
A satisfactory National Police Record Check.
An International Police Check if applicable.
A current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
An NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – Quality, Safety and You.
Responsibilities
Connect people with health, community, and social services and opportunities that support wellbeing and recovery goals.
Work alongside general practitioners and local services to improve outcomes.
Help people access community groups, creative activities, social support, and practical services that support participation and belonging.
Work closely with general practitioners, other health professionals, community organisations, families, and carers to create coordinated pathways and reduce barriers to support.
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.
Connect people with services, communities and opportunities
Work alongside GPs and local services to create better outcomes
What if your work could help someone feel more connected, supported and confident to navigate the world around them?
Better. Together. is looking for a Health Linker to help people access the health, community and social supports they need to improve their wellbeing and work towards their recovery goals.
This is a people-focused role for someone who understands that good health is about more than appointments and treatment. Sometimes, the right connection to a community group, creative activity, social support or practical service can make all the difference.
About Better. Together.
Better. Together. is a free mental health service for people aged 18 and over across the Murrumbidgee region.
Our multidisciplinary teams work alongside general practices to provide person-centred, recovery-oriented and holistic support. We look beyond someone's immediate health needs to understand the wider factors that can affect wellbeing including loneliness, social isolation and access to community resources.
The Health Linker plays a key role in turning those connections into meaningful opportunities for people to participate, belong and thrive.
Where you come in
The role is also about building connections between services by working closely with GPs, other health professionals, community organisations, families and carers to create coordinated pathways and reduce the barriers people can face when trying to access support.
You will have...
Experience working with people experiencing mental health or psychosocial challenges
A genuine commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented practice
The ability to listen, understand and work alongside people as the experts in their own lives
Confidence navigating health, community and social service systems
A collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Strong organisation and documentation skills
The ability to build community networks and identify opportunities that reduce isolation and increase participation
You will need:
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Mental Health, Nursing, Allied Health, Aboriginal Health, Community Services or a related field (completed or in progress), or equivalent relevant experience in the sector
Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-led practice
Right to work in Australia
100 points of ID
Valid Driver Licence and willingness to travel
Satisfactory National Police Record Check
International Police Check (if appliable)
Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – Quality Safety and You
What we will offer you…
A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
Paid Cultural Leave
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
If you're passionate about connecting people with opportunities and helping people build lives that are meaningful to them, we'd love to hear from you!
For further information regarding this role please contact Allison Thorne, Regional Manager via email at [email protected]
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement
Job Description Summary
Connect people to the right support, build community connections and help create meaningful pathways to better health, wellbeing and recovery.
Culture
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteams 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.