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$44.58 - $45.58 p.h. + Salary packaging + Super Exciting Full-time opportunity based in Hobart (with some intrastate travel required) Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services Attractive salary + salary packaging benefits + 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 the opportunity Wellways has several programs providing services to the South Tasmania region. These programs aim to provide a range of biopsychosocial support strategies that promote and support social inclusion. Under the support and direction of the Program Coordinator South Tasmania, this Group Programs Worker role forms part of the Wellways to Recovery team. The aim of the group worker is to establish connections within the community and build up programs based across Tasmania in line with our Prevention, Promotion and Early Intervention targets. There is an expectation to work with all sites across Tasmania to establish programs in each area and some intrastate travel may be necessary. Work will be guided by Wellways'' evidence-based practice frameworks: Consultation and collaboration Consumer participation and input Program development and evaluation design To be successful in this role Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will go hand in hand with your demonstrated alignment with Wellways values. You will hold a relevant qualification or demonstrated experience and skills in providing high-quality networking, planning and production of groups and the ability to meet, liaise and work with people with lived experience of mental health. You will also need: Tertiary Qualifications in a social science or related discipline Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation Effective communication skills, verbal and written including the ability to complete reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Current valid Driver''s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Current Working with Children Check Right to Work within Australia Satisfactory National Police Records Check About Us Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year! Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. 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 Kylie Delaney on 0478 267 393. Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement. If you''d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, please visit our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr