Locations: VIC, Fairfield | QLD, Thuringowa Central
Employment Type: Full time
End Date: December 14, 2025
Job Requisition ID: JR105940
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
- Lead and deliver the Reconciliation Action Plan and First Nations employment strategy
- Support leaders and teams to create culturally safe workplaces and employee experiences
- Full time or Part time ongoing role (30-38 hours per week neg)
- $55.72 per hour (SCHADS Level 6) based in any of our Wellways locations
Wellways is seeking a First Nations Workforce Lead to deliver reconciliation and cultural safety initiatives across Wellways. You will lead exciting initiatives like Wellways Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Caucus, Reconciliation Working Group and the annual First Nations Summit.
About the role
This key role supports leaders and teams to create culturally safe workplaces and enhances First Nations employee experience through recruitment, development, training and engagement initiatives.
You will create and build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities to support meaningful participation, co-production and partnerships.
Role responsibilities will include:
- Lead the RAP and First Nations employment strategy
- Support leaders and teams to create culturally safe work environments and enhance employee experience
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with First Nations communities, organisations and stakeholders
- Develop and deliver cultural supervision, training programs and initiatives across the employee lifecycle
- Provide reporting, briefings and strategic guidance to leadership and governing bodies
What you will bring to the role:
- Strong understanding of First Nations cultural safety and reconciliation practices
- Proven experience in workforce strategy, leadership and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and operational delivery skills
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of reconciliation action
At Wellways, we are committed to creating culturally safe and inclusive workplaces while delivering meaningful outcomes for our First Nations employees and communities.
Pre-employment requirements:
- Identify as First Nations and be accepted by their community, and be able to provide documentation confirming Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander heritage, if required
- Relevant experience or qualifications in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake some travel
- Satisfactory Police Records Check
- Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course
- Right to Work within Australia
What we will offer you:
- A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
- Paid Cultural leave
- 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 or any queries about the role, we encourage you to contact Alan Johnson | ajohnson2@wellways.org
To view the full Position Description and submit your application along with your cover letter and Resume, click APPLY.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Job Description Summary
Lead reconciliation, cultural safety and First Nations workforce initiatives within Wellways to strengthen inclusion, employee experience and community partnerships.
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 Close
14/12/2025