Community Engagement & Inclusion 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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• Build community connections that strengthen wellbeing and belonging
• Permanent full time opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team!
• Not for profit, values-based company + salary packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% leave loading

About The Opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside people, families and the wider community to strengthen social inclusion, build meaningful connections and support positive mental health and wellbeing.

As our Community Engagement and Inclusion Worker, you will spend your time both out in the community and alongside people accessing the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local. You will support individuals to reconnect with their interests, participate in community life and build natural supports that continue beyond their time with the service. At the same time, you will develop strong relationships with local organisations, community groups and services, creating opportunities for collaboration and making it easier for people to access the supports that are right for them.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people feel a sense of belonging. Through community engagement, capacity building and practical support, you will help strengthen connections between people and their communities while ensuring lived and living experience continues to shape the work we do.

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

About You

You are someone who enjoys building relationships and bringing people together. You understand the value of community, inclusion and genuine connection and you are motivated by seeing people develop confidence, independence and a stronger sense of belonging. Whether your experience comes from community development, mental health, community services or a related field, you bring a person centred approach, confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds and the ability to build collaborative partnerships that make a lasting difference.

You will also bring:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Social Science, Community Services, Mental Health, Community Development or a related field, or equivalent
• Experience in the human services or related sector, including individual and community development work
• A commitment to person-centred practice and an understanding of mental health recovery and evidence-based practice that supports people to sustain and enhance their social and emotional wellbeing and identity
• Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining partnerships with communities and a broad range of services
• Right to Work within Australia
• Full driver licence and ability to undertake travel
• Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module – ‘Quality Safety and You’ (free online course)

About The Mental Health And Wellbeing Local

Working together in Mildura, Wellways, Mildura Base Public Hospital, Mallee District Aboriginal Services, and Sunraysia Community Health Services are offering easier access to care and support closer to home for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health concerns – including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug support and care needs and their family, carers, and supporters.

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 this opportunity, we encourage you to contact Mariah Dobricic, Team Leader, Building Community Capacity on 0493 832 764 or via ***email_hidden***

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

Support people to build community connections, strengthen inclusion and work with local services to improve wellbeing, belonging and access to support.

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.

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Applications Close

26/07/2026