Peer Coordinator

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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.

• TRISP (Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention) is a program focused on building stronger, safer, and more connected communities through peer-led, trauma-informed outreach.
• The program aims to build community capacity by providing suicide prevention training and raising awareness across families, friends, workplaces, community groups and sporting clubs.
• By equipping those closest to individuals in distress with the right knowledge and tools, we help people recognise early signs of distress and connect others to the right support.

TRISP also works alongside existing initiatives, developing local suicide prevention community action plans that empower communities to respond in a coordinated and compassionate way when someone is at risk or has experienced suicide.

As a TRISP Suicide Prevention Peer Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering connection and coordinating support for people in distress. Drawing on your lived or learned experience, you'll work closely with community groups, services and stakeholders to:

• Engage and empower communities through education, training, and outreach
• Expand referral pathways and strengthen links between local services and support networks
• Promote early intervention by helping communities respond effectively to signs of distress and suicidality

This role is based at our Gympie Hub but requires regular travel throughout the Sunshine Coast region to build strong community connections and deliver outreach support where it's needed most.

• Lived experience of suicidality or suicide bereavement
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis situation
• Knowledge of suicide prevention, mental health and other social service sectors
• Experience with data collection and reporting, including the ethical handling of data
• Right to work within Australia
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module – Quality Safety and You – free online course
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children's Check
• Driver Licence
• Desirable: Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in the mental health or community services sector ( generally Certificate IV in Health/Mental Health and/or Diploma/Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work)

• 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 to help with expenses
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading on 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 Nicola Griggs at ngriggs@wellways.org

To apply, please send through a copy of your resume as well as a cover letter demonstrating how your experiences and skills would suit this role.

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

Applications Close: 21/09/2025