Culture and Benefits

At North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect (previously known as the Family and Carer-led Centre) you will make a positive difference each day by giving back to those who need it most.

Here are some of the reasons why people love working at the Centre. 

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 The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits

The benefits of working at North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect include:

•  a supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce  
• a culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive  
• commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions  
• an authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health  
• a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth  
• paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave  
• annual leave loading.   

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The Centre is committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff  members 

Our wellbeing programs include:

Wellbeing Connector Program    

A network of 20 peer supporters. Wellbeing Connectors are available to talk with their colleagues about mental health.    

Personal Resilience Plans   

Every staff member has the opportunity to complete a Personal Resilience Plan with the support of their manager. These plans are a proactive approach to addressing and navigating workplace stress.    

Wellbeing Information Sessions   

Staff have access to recorded Wellbeing Sessions facilitated by experts in the field addressing self-care, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout and dealing with difficult behaviours from clients.   

 The Wellness Well   

An internal grants program that provides staff with funding to implement activities that benefit physical, social and mental wellbeing.    

 Employee Assistance Program  

Counselling for our people through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). You can access up to three sessions in a 12-month period.   

 Wellbeing Days    

Available annually to all permanent and fixed term full-time and part time employees. It is an opportunity to take a day off from work for your self-care and wellbeing.