Peer Recovery Worker — CLS & Community Impact

Wellways Australia Limited; Australia; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables

Meal and Entertainment allowance via薪包

17.5% leave loading

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Cultural Leave

Job summary

Wellways Australia Limited is seeking a Peer Recovery Worker to support the Community Living Support (CLS) program. You will draw on your lived experience to inspire hope, build confidence and help participants achieve their recovery goals.

Work alongside a collaborative team, provide practical, strengths-based support, and maintain participant records to contribute to positive outcomes. A Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Peer Work, or Community Services is preferred.

Qualifications

• You will need to bring lived experience to support others on their recovery journey.
• Experience in person-led, recovery-focused practice is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills for working with families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience to engage, empower and support people on their recovery journey
• Provide practical, strengths-based support tailored to individual goals and needs
• Facilitate peer learning programs and promote hope, recovery and self-determination
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, communities and partner services
• Maintain accurate participant records, recovery plans and program documentation

Skills

Lived experience

Education

Certificate 4 in Mental Health / Peer Work / Community Services

Job description

Wellways Australia Limited is seeking a Peer Recovery Worker to support the Community Living Support (CLS) program. You will draw on your lived experience to inspire hope, build confidence and help participants achieve their recovery goals.

Work alongside a collaborative team, provide practical, strengths-based support, and maintain participant records to contribute to positive outcomes. A Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Peer Work, or Community Services is preferred.