At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals to live fulfilling lives through daily assistance and community participation.
- Company: Wellways Australia, a leader in inclusive community support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Empathy, resilience, and a valid driver's license are key; experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.
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.
Exciting Casual opportunities based in Albury, NSW SCHADS 2B - $46.70 - 84.06 p/hr (incl. penalty rates) + Super + Salary Packaging! This position requires regular travel to clients’ houses. Candidates must have access to a reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
About Wellways: Wellways Australia exists to help all Australians lead active, fulfilling and inclusive lives in their community. We achieve this by supporting and working with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to ensure people have access to the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.
About this opportunity: As a Support Worker, you will deliver a variety of services to participants to support them to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community. Your working day may include assistance and or support with daily life, including personal care, domestic activities, social and community participation and varying skill development activities. Open availability is highly regarded, however not essential.
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. You may also be required to support the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) program, at the request of your employer.
Pre-employment checks:
- Minimum Certificate 3 in Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care, Home and Community Care or related fields (Desired, but not essential)
- Applicants having experience and knowledge with physical disabilities will be at an advantage
- A current valid Driver’s License and a registered, insured vehicle
- National Police Check (completed within the last 12 months) and Working with Children Check
- NDIS Orientation Certificate - free online course
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Manual Handling training would be desired
About Us: Wellways supports inclusivity and we’re proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development. We are invested in your professional development and will support you in fulfilling your career ambitions.
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 $2650 per annum. Access for you and your family to Employee Assistance Program. A positive, culturally safe and inclusive workplace.
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Christine Huthwaite on chuthwaite@wellways.org.
Wellways Australia Limited 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.
Applications Close 26/11/2026.
Support Worker – Albury in Wagga Wagga employer: Wellways Australia
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