- Amazing opportunity to grow within an exceptional team
- Generous salary and additional benefits
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 the opportunity
Wellways people stand up for what we believe in. Regional relationships, and regional standing, are crucial for positive impact in community. The Regional Manager will grow their influence by delivering more high quality services to more people, and leveraging strong contract performance into growth opportunities, becoming advisors to our contractors about what needs to be funded and how. Led by lived experience, the Regional Manager supports people to speak up and challenge attitudes and practices that lead to exclusion.
This role supports Wellways to deliver a personal and valued service experience to individuals, their families and community in the region of Gippsland, which includes a diverse service offering and offices and across all six Local Government Areas in the catchment, including sites in Warragul, Morwell, Traralgon, Wonthaggi, and Bairnsdale.
The Regional Manager reports to the General Manager Services and holds responsibility for fiscally sustainable delivery of the contracted programs within their portfolio. As a member of the Regional Managers Team, the role will support and reinforce a coordinated approach to the implementation of strategic objectives across the region, and promote a customer-focused, high-functioning and collaborative culture.
To be successful in this role
- Tertiary qualifications in social work, social science, occupational therapy, psychology or related discipline and/ or equivalent experience
- Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Right to Work within Australia
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
About Us
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 Beth Fogerty on 0414530298
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
Wellways delivers a personal and valued service experience in metro, regional and remote communities across Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania. By deeply embedding lived experience, listening to the people who use our services and by nurturing strong, effective partnerships, the Regional Manager leads their team to deliver services that are person-led, safe, creative and informed by evidence. The services they lead connect people to their chosen communities and will have real-life impacts on people’s social, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Wellways offices are often shared across a range of diverse Wellways programs or are co-located with other service providers. No matter the location, it is the role of the Regional Manager to ensure team members are committed to the organisation’s vision, purpose and values. Regional teams are connected because the Regional Manager supports their team to feel safe, connected and have a true sense of belonging. They foster regional teams that reflect the diversity of the population they serve.
The Regional Manager reports to the General Manager Services and holds responsibility for fiscally sustainable delivery of the contracted programs within their portfolio. As a member of the Regional Managers Team, the role will support and reinforce a coordinated approach to the implementation of strategic objectives across the region, and promote a customer-focused, high-functioning and collaborative culture.
Culture
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteams 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
06/10/2024
