Life in Community (LinC) Worker

About the Role

Wellways Australia is seeking compassionate and committed individuals to join our newly formed Bushfire Surge Response Team focused on Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services in the Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires. This newly created Life in Community (LinC) Worker position involves one-to-one and group support for individuals facing mental health challenges, social isolation, or loneliness, assisting them in creating meaningful community connections. You will collaboratively work with clients and their support networks, promote community engagement through activities, resource sharing, and presentations addressing social isolation's effects on mental health.

Key Responsibilities

• Use personal lived experience to engage, motivate, and support community members.
• Provide both individual and group assistance to encourage positive community participation.
• Facilitate community activities and raise awareness about social isolation and its mental health impact.
• Collaborate with team members to provide hope, practical solutions, and encouragement for overcoming barriers.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings lived experience with mental health issues, is comfortable sharing their recovery journey to empower others, and demonstrates empathy and strong communication skills. They will understand diverse community backgrounds and possess relevant training and knowledge of local support services to foster confidence, skills, and social networks.

• Experience of mental distress and navigation through healthcare, especially mental health services, with willingness to share these experiences.
• Possession or commitment to attain Certificate IV Mental Health/AOD Peer Work, SHARC Peer Worker Training, or Intentional Peer Support.
• Previous experience in peer support or community engagement roles.
• Eligibility to work in Australia with satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and NDIS Worker Screening or willingness to obtain these.
• Completion or willingness to complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

About Wellways and the Service

In partnership with APMHA Healthcare and GV Health, Wellways delivers supportive mental health services across Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, and Moira. Our approach is inclusive, community-focused, and emphasizes lived experience. The services are free, voluntary, accessible without referral, and built on choice and connection principles.

Benefits

• Work in a purpose-driven, respectful, diverse, and inclusive culture.
• Salary packaging options up to $15,899 for pre-tax expenditures including rent, mortgage, or car leasing.
• Meal and entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 annually.
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Paid parental leave available after 12 months of ongoing employment.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time position available until 30 June 2027.
• Applications close on 21 July 2026.
• Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter along with their resume.
• Wellways is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people, requiring comprehensive screening for successful candidates.
• We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with lived experience, and those from LGBTIQA+ communities.