Team Leader

Opportunity to join a leading provider of disability and mental health services
Full-Time opportunity based in Burnie TAS
$53.43 - $55.85 p/hr (SCHADS Level 5B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging
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:
In this role, you’ll oversees the day-to-day service delivery and performance of the Wellways to Recovery Team, ensuring participants receive high-quality, person-centred services in accordance with organisational, contractual and legislative requirements.
Working closely with the Service Manager, the Team Leader manages organisational priorities into daily practice, supports employee capability and ensures operational issues are addressed promptly
Key responsibilities:
Coordinate daily team operations, participant allocation, workflow and rostering to meet service demand and workforce coverage needs
Monitor leave, vacancies and staffing requirements and communicate emerging workforce issues.
Support implementation of organisational initiatives and local service improvements.
Promote consistency in service delivery, organisational practice and participant experience
Hold a small caseload, as required
Develop positive working relationships with participants, carers and local service providers
To be successful in this role:
Relevant quals in health, human services, community services or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating frontline teams
Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role.
Current Working with Children Check and Satisfactory National Police Records Check.
NDIS Workers Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free module)
Right to Work within Australia.
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 Kelli Radford on kradford@wellways.org
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Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Please note that interview will commence as soon as we start receiving Job applications and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here: Reconciliation | Wellways
Job Description Summary
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. 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 Close09/11/2026