EMPLOYMENT

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/or disability, or those who care for them, and people who identify as LGBTIQA to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. Rewarding position to inform and guide Wellways’ public policy and advocacy direction Fixed term Part time (4 days/week) opportunity till July 2026 in Fairfield VIC or in one of our NSW, QLD or ACT head offices. $103k annual salary 12% Super Salary packaging leave loading About the opportunity This is your opportunity to join our Advocacy and Policy team and shape systemic policy and advocacy that makes a difference. In this role, you'll coordinate day-to-day policy and advocacy activities that drive our strategic priorities forward. Working closely with our Policy and Advocacy Manager, lived and living experience leadership team, and key interest holders, you'll develop advocacy positions, craft submissions to government, and build the strategic relationships that turn policy into practice. You will also ensure our positions authentically reflect and amplify lived and living experience perspectives – because meaningful change only happens when those most affected drive the conversation. Please click here to download a copy of position description. Skills & experience Relevant Tertiary Qualifications or equivalent experience An understanding of mental health, disability, suicide prevention, and/or families and carers sectors and/or experience in public policy Experience in facilitating effective and genuine participant and family engagement in policy and advocacy activities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience in and aptitude for engaging, building trust and influencing interest holders to progress policy and advocacy into action. Good analytical skills, including the ability to source, synthesise and critically evaluate evidence and data from diverse sources. Demonstrated ability to produce quality, accurate work to strict deadlines Pre-employment compliance requirements: Satisfactory National Police Records & criminal record Check Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake regular travel Working with Children Check and evidence of working rights in Australia NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate 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, please contact Jess Schirmer on JSchirmer@wellways.org 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. ​ If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways Job Description Summary Contract End Date 17/07/2026 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. W e 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 11/08/2025