In-Demand Welfare support worker Jobs in Melbourne Northern Suburbs, Vic

Peer Support Worker
Uniting Vic.Tas —South Morang VIC
- Full-time
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
8d
Sonder Responder
Sonder.io —Melbourne VIC
- Weekend availability
Quick Apply
Student Counsellor
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
5d
HHS Support/Case Worker - Metro Melbourne
Wintringham —Melbourne VIC
- $42.63 - $51.13 an hour
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
9d
NDIS Support Coordinator
Laers —South Morang VIC
- $55,000 - $80,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
- Organisational skills
Quick Apply
Program Support Coordinator
Forensicare Careers —Fairfield VIC
- $75,498 - $80,054 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
2d
Victim Support Worker - West
Windermere —Footscray VIC
- $92,000 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Case management
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
5d
Patient Services Attendant
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- Patient monitoring
- Customer service
- Clinic
5d
Social Worker
Wintringham —Flemington VIC
- $47.51 - $51.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Social Work
9d
Victim Support Worker - Family Violence Practitioner
Windermere —Box Hill VIC
- $105,600 - $110,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Case management
- Social Work
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Social Worker - Grade AHP3
Forensicare Careers —Fairfield VIC
- $95,732 - $110,037 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Rehabilitation centre
- Discharge planning
1d
Education Support - START DATE NEGOTIABLE
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
1d
Aboriginal Key Worker
The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd —Ravenhall VIC
- $91,000 - $94,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
NDIS Support Coordinator / Psychosocial Recovery Coach (Part Time / Full Time)
Arkways Pty Ltd —Burwood VIC
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Pedagogy for Engagement (Year 10) Leading Teacher
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Leadership
8d
Counsellor - Alcohol & Other Drugs
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clinic
- Education
- Discharge planning
22h
Initial Assessment and Planning Worker
The Salvation Army —Nunawading VIC
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
6d
Home Based Care Case Manager
MacKillop Family Services —Preston VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Case management
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Employee assistance program
18h
Pedagogy for Engagement (Year 7) Leading Teacher
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Teaching
8d
Restoring Families Practitioner
MacKillop Family Services —Forest Hill VIC
- Full-time
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
10d

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Peer Support Worker

Uniting Vic.Tas -
South Morang VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Transportation links
Childcare assistance
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Certificate IV
Working with Children Check
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Max term full time role (until 30 June 2028)
Located at South Morang, VIC
SCHADS Level 3 + Salary Packaging

Your new role

Join the Whittlesea Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals (WMHWL), an innovative community mental health service delivered by Neami in partnership with Uniting and Drummond Street Services. As an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Peer Support Worker, you'll use your lived experience of substance use and recovery to provide hope, practical support, and connection to people navigating similar challenges. Working alongside clinicians, peer workers, and community partners, you'll empower individuals to achieve their recovery goals through a holistic, person-centred approach in a service where lived experience is valued and recovery is at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 3 + super, you can access the following.

An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
A great location in Bell street, Preston, close to public transport
Access training and development opportunities to help you grow

Your skills and experience

You will have a relevant qualification in a health and/or welfare related discipline, or equivalent experience is desirable, but not essential. You will also have:

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or AOD core competencies (or willingness to complete the core competencies within the first 24 months of employment).
Intentional Peer Support training (or willingness to complete within the first 12 months of employment).
Lived experience of substance use and accessing public AOD services.
Experience supporting people and families affected by alcohol and other drug use in a respectful, compassionate, and strengths-based way.
Previous experience in a peer support, AOD, or mental health support role (desirable but not essential).
Strong emotional resilience and the ability to support people experiencing distress or crisis.
The ability to work independently, communicate effectively with diverse communities, and maintain confidentiality.
A commitment to reflective practice, ongoing learning, and professional development.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, along with sound computer literacy.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Sarah Jones, Manager AOD Clinical Services & Partnerships on [email protected].

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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welfare support worker jobs in melbourne northern suburbs, vic

Peer Support Worker

Sonder Responder

Student Counsellor

HHS Support/Case Worker - Metro Melbourne

NDIS Support Coordinator

Program Support Coordinator

Victim Support Worker - West

Patient Services Attendant

Social Worker

Victim Support Worker - Family Violence Practitioner

Social Worker - Grade AHP3

Education Support - START DATE NEGOTIABLE

Aboriginal Key Worker

NDIS Support Coordinator / Psychosocial Recovery Coach (Part Time / Full Time)

Pedagogy for Engagement (Year 10) Leading Teacher

Counsellor - Alcohol & Other Drugs

Initial Assessment and Planning Worker

Home Based Care Case Manager

Pedagogy for Engagement (Year 7) Leading Teacher

Restoring Families Practitioner

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