Peer Wellbeing Navigator - First Nations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Wellways Australia is seeking a Part-time First Nations Peer Support Worker for the Medicare Mental Health Centre, Gladstone. The role emphasizes lived experience to connect with participants, provide hope, and support recovery within a culturally safe framework.

You will join a team committed to inclusive care, with a roster that includes evenings and weekends, and access to salary packaging and leave benefits. Applications from First Nations communities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• You bring personal lived experience of mental health challenges to support others.
• You have genuine interest in supporting First Nations people and communities.
• You understand the importance of culture, identity and culturally safe support.
• You can build trusting relationships with warmth and respect.
• You use a person-centred approach that recognises everyone's strengths and journey.
• You are willing to learn, grow and work alongside others.

Responsibilities

• Use your lived experience to connect with participants, share understanding and offer hope.
• Walk alongside people as they explore options, build confidence and find the support that works for them.

Skills

Lived experience

Cultural safety

Community engagement

Trusting relationships

Education

Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health or AOD or 1+ year relevant work experience

Job description

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

Medicare Mental Health Centre

Gladstone

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.

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 [e-mail]

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

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

Job Description Summary

Part time ongoing First Nations role within the Medicare Mental Health Centre. Now is your chance to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing to ensure that everyone is supported and included.

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