Peer Wellbeing Navigator - First Nations

Wellways; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid cultural leave

Salary packaging

Meal/Entertainment allowance

Leave loading

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways invites applications for a Part-time First Nations Peer Support Worker within the Medicare Mental Health Centre in Gladstone. This role emphasises lived experience, cultural safety, and community connection to support mental health and wellbeing.

You will work a rotating roster including evenings and weekends, bringing your personal experiences to help participants access suitable services and pathways on their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health or AOD, or 1+ year relevant experience.
• Demonstrated strong connection with First Nations communities and cultural safety understanding.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with warmth and respect; person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• As a First Nations Peer Support Worker, use your lived experience to connect with participants and offer hope.
• Walk alongside participants to explore options, build confidence and access appropriate support.
• Support recovery journeys in a culturally safe and respectful manner.
• Contribute to a supportive team focused on compassionate care and cultural safety.

Job description

Peer Wellbeing Navigator - First Nations

Wellways celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.

• First Nations Lived Experience role within the Medicare Mental Health Centre
• Bring your lived experience, culture and strengths to a team that values your voice.
• Part time ongoing role 4 days per week, 30.4 hours
• SCHADS Level 4 $46.70 per hour + leave loading + salary packaging

Wellways and Clarity Health Care are working together within the Medicare Mental Health Centre, Gladstone, creating a welcoming space where people can access mental health and wellbeing support when they need it.

We understand that everyone's journey is different and that lived experience, culture, connection and community can make a real difference in how people feel and the support they receive.

As a First Nations Peer Support Worker, you will use your own lived experience of mental health challenges, psychological distress or recovery to connect with participants, share understanding and offer hope. You will walk alongside people as they explore their options, build confidence and find the support that works for them.

This is an opportunity to turn your experiences and strengths into something meaningful, helping First Nations people feel supported, respected and empowered throughout their recovery journey.

You will be joining a team that values compassion, genuine relationships, cultural safety and the important role of lived experience in mental health support.

You are participant focused and you are aligned with a culturally respective approach that includes and strengthens all people, traditions, stories and culture.

About you

You bring personal lived or living experience of mental health challenges, psychological distress or recovery and feel comfortable using your experiences in a safe and supported way to support others.

• A genuine interest in supporting First Nations people and communities.
• An understanding of the importance of culture, identity and culturally safe support.
• The ability to build trusting relationships and communicate with warmth and respect.
• A person-centred approach that recognises everyone's strengths, choices and individual journey.
• A willingness to learn, grow and work alongside others.

You don't need to have followed a traditional career path to bring something valuable to this role. Your lived experience, personal strengths and ability to connect with people matter. We encourage First Nations applicants who are passionate about supporting others to apply.

We encourage early applications as interviews may begin prior to advertising closing date.

You will also need:

• Is acknowledged by First Nations community and leadership
• Willingness to work a rotating roster including evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated strong connection with First Nations communities and demonstrated strong understanding of the lived experiences of First Nations communities on Country
• Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or 1+ year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector or Peer Support
• 100 points of identification
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• Drivers Licence
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Workers Orientation Modules - free online course

What we will offer you…

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Paid Cultural leave
• 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
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact via email Kylie Robertson via email at **********@mentalhealthwellbeing.org

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.