Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Support Worker

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.

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Utilise your real-life experience to engage, encourage and support people in our community

Full time role until 31st May 2026.

Successful candidates will be part of a team that provide extended hours of operations. This comprises of shifts including day, afternoons, some weekends and public holidays.

NFP values-based company + salary packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% leave loading

About the opportunity

The Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliff (GGQ) Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is delivered by a consortium of equal partners: Barwon Health, Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd, Wellways Australia and Erhma365. It is a safe space for all community members and is a service underpinned by positivity, hope and inclusion.

As our new Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drug (MH&AOD) Support Worker, you will provide tailored support to program participants, enabling them, their families, and carers to address psychosocial, emotional, and alcohol and other drug-related needs. In this role, you will walk alongside participants throughout their journey in the program; from the initial conversation and support planning, through to delivering 1:1 therapeutic psychosocial interventions, education, and AOD support. You will play a vital role in ensuring participants, carers, and their families receive compassionate, meaningful, and effective care every step of the way.

About you

You’re empathetic and relish opportunities to make meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community. You will also have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges or as carers of loved ones who do.

We are looking for new team members with availability to join us 7 days a fortnight, Monday through to Sunday, across a rotating roster inclusive of morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts as well as public holidays from 11am – 7pm.

Penalty rates will apply for relevant hours worked.

You will need:

Relevant degree and experience or Associate Diploma with substantial experience, in the field of study of, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Community Services and Social Welfare, or less formal qualifications with specialized skills sufficient to perform at this level

Evidence of right to work in Australia

Current full driver licence

National Police Check

Working with Children Check

NDIS Workers Screening check

International Police Check (if relevant)

NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate – free online course

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role

Why us?

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.

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

Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Natalie Valys, Peer & Community Services Coordinator on .

Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

We'd love to get to know you!

Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.

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 SummaryThe Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drug Support Worker role at the Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliff Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service involves providing tailored psychosocial and substance use support to participants, families, and carers, working in a multidisciplinary team to promote and deliver inclusive care in the local community.

Contract End Date31/05/2026

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 Close09/11/2025

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