Senior Peer Wellbeing Navigator

Wellways Australia Limited; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Queensland is seeking a Senior Peer Wellbeing Navigator to lead a dedicated team. This role requires lived experience of mental health recovery, with responsibilities including team leadership and participant support. The ideal candidate has relevant experience in community services and abides by strong ethical practices. The organization promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment while offering competitive salary packaging and support programs.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and entertainment allowance up to $2,650 annually

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in a peer worker or leadership role.
• National Police Check is required.
• Current Working with Children Check - employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Peer Wellbeing Navigators.
• Provide service navigation for participants.
• Support individuals impacted by mental illness and addiction.

Skills

Personal Experience of mental distress and accessing health services

Leadership experience in health or community services

Ability to share personal experiences safely

Education

Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work

SHARC Peer Worker Training

Willingness to complete Intentional Peer Support

Job description

Key leadership role within the new Medicare Mental Health Centre

Draw on your own lived experience of recovery to lead a dedicated Wellbeing Team

NFP Values based company + Salary Packaging + Leave loading

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.

Medicare Mental Health Centre

Bundaberg

Working together, Wellways and Clarity Health Care are committed to delivering a spectrum of mental health and addiction supports and interventions tailored to the unique need of the community. We highly value Lived / Living Experience, inclusivity and genuine partnership, forming the foundations of our work. This innovative approach represents a transformative shift offering a remarkable opportunity to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Queensland.

About you

Drawing on your real-life experience, coupled with skills learned through education and training, the Senior Peer Wellbeing Navigator, will lead a team of Peer Wellbeing Navigators to support and represent people impacted by mental illness , psychological distress and substance use or addiction .

You will be comfortable to share personal experiences with program consumers within a safe and supported way and will have personal experience of a mental illness or psychological distress and recovery .

Your leadership experience in the health or community services sector will be of great value in this role as well as your proven leadership and experience in working within a mental health or equivalent community -based support role with lived experience.

The position may also carry a small caseload of participants, as needed, providing service navigation and linking participants to relevant therapy services.

You will also need :

• Personal Experience of mental distress and accessing and navigating health services, including mental health services
• Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work, SHARC Peer Worker Training, Intentional Peer Support or willingness to complete
• 2+ year relevant work experience in a peer worker or leadership role
• National Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check - employment
• NDIS Workers Screening check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification
• NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate – free online course

What we can 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

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

Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment

Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

To view the full Position Description and submit your cover letter and application, click APPLY

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

For a more information about the role, please email Ryan Olsen | [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.

Job Description Summary

Full time Leadership role. Now is your chance to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing to ensure that everyone is supported and included.

Culture

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 know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

How to Apply

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close

07 / 12 / 2025