A rewarding career with a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability servicesCasual positions to join an established team with access to ongoing support and development$47.16p/h with flexible working day arrangements for the right Candidate

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.

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, please visit our website

About You

You're a passionate, empathetic and caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others. You relish a challenge and new experience. You're calm, collected and resilient in the face of adversity and are looking to carry these qualities with you to the front line to start helping those in need. You are an independent, proactive thinker and worker but are also able to follow direction/s given by your managers and can work within a tight-knit team.

About The Role

To Wellways, a Support Worker is as unique and individual as the participants they support. Our Support Workers come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but they all share a common goal of empowerment and development of participants.

Support provided to participants include, but are not limited to:

Assistance with Daily LifeTransportAssistance with Social & Community ParticipationImproved Living ArrangementsIncreased Social and Community Participation

You will help participants flourish according to their own interests and goals to enable them to participate in a positive and confident manner within their community.

If you share our passion for helping people and want to make a difference in someone's life, then we look forward to receiving your application!

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Minimum Qualification in Certificate 3 or 4 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community CareExpertise across a diversity of disability types, including mental healthPrevious hoisting/lifters, medications, and community access experience (desirable)

Pre-employment requirements:

Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport or birth certificateA current valid Driver's License.NDIS Worker Orientation Module CertificateNational Police Records Check, Working with Children's Check - Employee and NDIS Worker Screening ClearanceFirst Aid certificate

Benefits & Culture

Wellways supports an inclusive approach in both the workplace and community where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals to their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites where you can gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

Salary packaging up to $15,899 to increase your take-home payAn Employee Assistance Program which aims to support and empower employees and their loved onesPaid induction

On top of your hourly rate, you will receive 12% superannuation + 17.5% Leave loading with a generous salary packaging and meal entertainment options.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Steven Hull on 03 5292 1696

Please note: successful applicants may be contacted prior to closing date.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

Job Description Summary

The role of a SIL Support Worker is to provide in-home care and community access in the Geelong region, working as part of a broader team to enhance our participants quality of life and overall wellbeing. Applicants with experience supporting persons with complex behavioural needs, will be at an advantage.

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

12/02/2026