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Recovery Worker – LGBTIQA+
Wellways AustraliaRecovery Worker providing support to LGBTIQA+ young people through community-based psychosocial services. Focus on recovery-oriented, trauma-informed practice in partnership with local health services.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide person centred recovery support with specific understanding of the needs, experiences and barriers faced by LGBTIQA+ young people and their families
- Build safe, affirming and culturally competent relationships that promote identity, autonomy and psychosocial wellbeing
- Provide tailored support for participants and assist team with navigating disclosure, gender affirmation, relationships, and stigma
- Participate in audits, reviews and quality improvement activities with a focus on inclusive service delivery
- Build and maintain relationships with LGBTIQA+ community organisations, youth services and safe spaces to support integrated care pathways
- Represent Wellways professionally across community settings, ensuring visibility and connection with LGBTIQA+ stakeholders
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, Youth Work or Community Services (or equivalent practical experience in a mental health role)
- Experience supporting LGBTIQA+ young people using identity‑affirming, culturally safe practices
- Experience engaging and supporting young people from diverse identities and backgrounds
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
- Right to Work within Australia
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
Benefits
Comp & perks- Salary Packaging up to $15,899
- 17.5% Leave loading
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
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Hard Skills & Tools
Certificate IV in Mental HealthMental Health Peer WorkYouth WorkCommunity ServicesNDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
Soft Skills
person centred recovery supportculturally competent relationshipsidentity affirmationpsychosocial wellbeingrelationship buildingcommunity engagement
Certifications
Current Working with Children CheckCurrent NDIS Workers Screening CheckSatisfactory National Police Records Check