JOB DESCRIPTION

• Be part of a peer-led workforce driving real system change
• Help shape a workplace culture that values and centres lived experience
• $44.58 – 47.97 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging

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 Program

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service is an integrated wellbeing and support service delivered through partnership in the Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Shires. Local Services provide clinical support, care, and wellbeing services to people aged 26+ experiencing mental health challenges, including people who require support for co-occurring substance use or addiction, 365 days per year when and where they need.

The service is community-led and co-designed by participants, supporters, and the local community. Partners include Wellways, Access Health and Community, Eastern Health and Oonah.

About this Opportunity

As a Wellbeing Navigator Peer, you’ll walk alongside people experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges, supporting them to find the care and connections that matter most to them.

Drawing on your own lived experience of recovery, you’ll use the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Framework to create safe spaces built on mutuality, respect, and hope. You’ll help people navigate services, make informed choices, and lead their own recovery journeys, whether that’s through in-person, outreach, or telehealth support.

This is a designated lived experience position, and a rare opportunity to join a large, peer-led team where lived experience doesn’t just inform the work – it leads it.

To be successful in this role:

• Personal experience of recovery and management of mental illness, trauma and/or substance use, accessing and navigating health carer services, including mental health services and a willingness to draw upon your experiences and recovery journey to inform your work.
• Minimum qualification in Intentional Peer Support, SHARC Peer worker training, Certificate IV Mental Health Peer work, and/or other relevant qualification.
• Experience in high volume operational environments
• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
• Willingness to complete NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

What we offer

• 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
• 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, we encourage you to contact Emma Grose, Team Leader Support and Connect, on 0475 750 790.

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

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

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways

Job Description Summary

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

14/12/2025