Early Career Wellbeing Navigator Peer

Wellways Australia Limited; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

Leave loading 17.5%

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia Limited is offering an entry-level Early Career Peer Worker role designed for individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, addiction, or a relationship with suicide. The program provides structured, supported entry into the peer workforce and2027 end date.

The position is part-time (4 days a week) with a paid graduate opportunity through to 30 June 2027. The role focuses on empowering participants and building their confidence to progress into

Qualifications

• Lived/Living experience of mental health challenges, substance use, addiction, and/or a relationship with suicide.
• Willingness to use this experience to support others and promote inclusion.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work prioritised; other relevant certs may be considered.

Skills

Lived Experience

Diversity & Inclusion

Peer Work Cert IV

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Job description

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.

About the Opportunity

Commence your career in the rewarding mental health peer work sector.

• Part time (equiv. 4 days a week)
• Paid graduate opportunity until 30th June 2027

This is an opportunity to utilise your Lived experience and relevant study to engage in a supported and structured entry level role in the peer workforce. This Early Career role is specifically designed for individuals who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges, substance use, addiction, and/or a relationship with suicide. Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills to: Utilise peer support to work with participants in navigating their mental health, substance use or distress journeys. Build mutual relationships with participants that focus on strengths and their personal journey. Working to uphold participant voices wherever possible. Empower participants in their journey by utilising intentional peer support. By the end of the program, you will have grown your confidence in embarking on a more permanent role within the peer workforce. We'll support you to explore opportunities that are meaningful to you, including future opportunities with Wellways where they become available.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Lived/Living experience of mental health challenges, substance use, addiction, and/or a relationship with suicide
• Willingness to intentionally and purposefully use this experience to support others and a commitment to working in a way that supports diversity and inclusion
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work prioritised. Some relevant certificate level qualifications will be considered e.g. Certificate IV in mental health 100 points of identification
• Right to Work within Australia
• Driver licence or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months of employment
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check or willingness to obtain
• Satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Benefits

• 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
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

Culture & Values

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 aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

About Us

Wellways is a for purpose mental health and disability support organisation working nationally to support people of all ages experiencing challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Across Victoria, Wellways works alongside partners to deliver Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals that respond to the diverse needs of communities. Guided by lived experience, inclusive practice and strong collaboration, we help create welcoming and supportive spaces that are deeply grounded in the communities we serve.

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.

We value the diverse experiences and perspectives people bring to our team and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including those whose lived experience has been shaped by barriers, discrimination or disadvantage.

Contact

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Sonya Fraser, Building Community Capacity Team Lead on 0419 024 964.

Locations

Wellways operates in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania.

Contract

Contract End Date 30/06/2027.