Senior Wellbeing Navigator

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Wellways Australia Full time
Overview

We are seeking a Senior Wellbeing Navigator Peer to join our Support and Connect Team. This designated consumer lived experience role draws on your expertise in Intentional Peer Support (IPS) to provide meaningful, values-driven peer support to participants facing complex and intersecting challenges, such as long-term mental health concerns, trauma, or social disadvantage. In this leadership role, you'll model IPS principles, offer mentoring and co-reflection to peer staff, and foster a culture that respects and amplifies the voice of lived experience. Your work will be grounded in human rights, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practice, while actively supporting reconciliation and culturally safe services for First Nations peoples.

Responsibilities
  • Lead peer practice using IPS and lived experience, support participants with complex mental health needs
  • Model IPS principles, provide mentoring and co-reflection to peer staff
  • Foster a culture that respects and amplifies the voice of lived experience
What You Will Need
  • Personal experience of distress, trauma, mental illness and/or substance use and the recovery journey, with willingness to draw upon your experiences to inform your work
  • Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core or Advanced Training
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a Consumer Peer Work role
  • Understanding of values, practices and principles of peer support; minimum three years' experience in mental health or related services
  • Current valid Driver's License and ability to undertake travel for the role
  • Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Right to Work within Australia
  • Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
  • 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 purpose-driven 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
  • 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
How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Sally Western at 0497 748 332. After you apply, you can obtain a copy of the position description.

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

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Applications Close: 28/09/2025


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