Participant and Family Engagement Manager

Wellways Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
Full time
3 weeks ago

About the role

The Participant and Family Engagement Manager leads and promotes inclusive, co-produced approaches to ensure the voices of participants and families are central to how Wellways designs, delivers and evaluates its services.

This role leads the participant and family engagement stream within the Lived Experience Leadership Team and is deeply informed by lived experience values, knowledge, stories and evidence.

Key responsibilities include:

Please note, this is a full-time role but hours maybe negotiable for the right candidate.

Pre-engagement requirements

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment:

About Wellways
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 mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7 000 people each year!

Please click APPLY to download a copy of full position description.

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity, please contact Mary O’Hagan | Director Lived Experience | mohagan@wellways.org

To apply, please send through a copy of your resume as well as a cover letter outlining your lived and living experiences relevant to this role.

Applicants from anywhere in Australia who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply!

Job Description Summary

Wellways is looking for a Participant and Family Engagement Manager to lead this important work across the organisation.

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

20/07/2025
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