Wellbeing Specialist

Role overview

Asuria Training is looking for a Wellbeing Specialist to support participants in the Workforce Australia Services employment program. This is a permanent full-time role focused on helping people build confidence, address wellbeing challenges, and move toward sustainable work outcomes. The position spans Marrickville, Bondi Junction, and Maroubra, with remote service delivery also part of the role.

About the organisation

Asuria is an Australian employment services provider committed to helping people secure meaningful and lasting employment. The organisation describes its culture as purpose-driven and people-focused, with a strong emphasis on supporting participants to reach their potential.

Key duties

The successful candidate will deliver tailored wellbeing support, including mental health assessments, counselling, and psychological interventions. The role also involves guiding participants through barriers to work and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain continuity of care.

Additional responsibilities

• Deliver telehealth and video counselling support for remote participants.
• Provide vocational guidance, goal-setting support, skills development, and problem-solving assistance.
• Participate in case conferences with internal teams to support ongoing participant care.
• Refer participants to suitable external services and advocate on their behalf where needed.
• Assist with arranging job capacity assessments for job seekers dealing with Centrelink.
• Offer telephone-based crisis support and post-placement assistance for clients whose employment is at risk.

Requirements

Candidates need a relevant allied health qualification such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling, along with active registration or membership with the appropriate professional body. Experience across a broad range of client needs is important, including mental health, psychosocial concerns, drug and alcohol issues, personal development, anger management, and vocational assessment. The role also requires strong communication, caseload management, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a diverse team.

Mandatory checks and compliance

• A current Police Check is required before employment begins.
• A valid Working with Children Check is required before commencement.
• Successful applicants must create a myGovID to access government data relevant to the role.

Experience and delivery style

• Experience delivering both face-to-face and telehealth services is needed.
• Applicants should be familiar with evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.
• Strong written documentation skills are necessary, including case notes and report writing.
• The role involves working with people across multiple programs and age groups, roughly from 15 to 65 years old.

Benefits

• Access to career development opportunities.
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Bonus leave days.
• Salary sacrificing options for superannuation and novated leasing.
• Access to an employee discount program across a range of goods and services.

Inclusion and adjustments

Asuria states that it is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from people with disability, LGBTIQA+ candidates, culturally diverse communities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The organisation also notes its commitment to child safety and invites candidates to request recruitment adjustments if needed.

Additional information

Job reference number: 4H7JM. The role is described as a full-time permanent opportunity. The source also includes a talent community invitation for people interested in future opportunities.

Publication note

This role was published on 02 Jun 2026 at 5:15 AM.