Team Leader

• Join us to focus on integrated, recovery – oriented care that empowers individuals to live independently and achieve their personal goals.
• Fixed term 12-months opportunity based in NSW
• SCHADS Level 5B ($51 p/h) + Salary Packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% 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 This Program

YouThrive (formerly Youth Community Living Support Service) is an NSW Government-funded program that provides community-based psychosocial support for young people aged 15–24 who have a serious mental illness and are at risk of functional disability.

The program aims to support recovery, reduce chronic disability, and prevent unnecessary hospitalisation through tailored services that help young people stay connected to family and community, engage in education and employment, maintain stable housing, and experience continuity of care

About The Opportunity

As Team Leader, under you’ll be responsible for establishing the service enhancements under the direction of the Regional Management team. You’ll managing the recruitment and integration of the enhancement trial specialist positions within the existing program and service system. The role provides leadership, coordination and support to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, values-driven environment and guiding the team through a dynamic and evolving project landscape

Please note: this position can be worked across any of our listed offices below:

Lismore, Penrith, Campbelltown, Bella Vista and New Castle West

The Key Deliverables of the role are:

• Lead the operational delivery of the YouThrive Enhancement pilot
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines and milestones with stakeholders
• Ensure effective resource management to support timely pilot delivery within the agreed budget
• Monitor resource allocation, timelines and key metrics to ensure project milestones are met
• Report on the pilot as per the agreed reporting structure under management oversight
• Facilitate the YouThrive rebrand rollout in partnership with the Regional Manager and NSW Health
• Support the design and implementation of a robust evaluation framework

You will also need

• Relevant tertiary level qualification in Mental Health or Community Services, with substantial experience; or a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level
• Experience in a project or program management or team leadership role — ideally within youth mental health, disability or community services
• Available to participate in out-of-hour activities as required to undertake the requirements of the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

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 for 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

Tom Apin on ***email_hidden***

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

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, click here Reconciliation | Wellways

Job Description Summary

Contract End Date

30/06/2027

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

28/06/2026