Universal Aftercare Peer Worker

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 suicidal crisis or behaviours and people *who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.*

• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first
• SCHADS Level 4B ($ ph) + super+ salary packaging benefits
• Multiple part-time roles based out of Murrumbidgee Region NSW

About the program

The Aftercare service is a non-clinical support service focused on providing psychosocial support to people experiencing a suicidal crisis or who have attempted suicide.

About the opportunity

The purpose of a Peer Worker isn't about therapy, or having to talk about suicide, it is about connecting with someone who has some shared experience of suicidality and recovery. It is focused on empowering people by providing compassion, guidance, encouragement, motivation and follow-up. Peer Workers will support individuals to develop skills, confidence, and knowledge to improve their wellbeing and community connections. They will encourage them to engage actively with their care team, including their Support Coordinator, to maximise the benefit they can receive from these services. And at other times they will sit and listen to their concerns, joys and experiences, knowing that being heard, and having someone to share recovery with is therapeutic.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Lived experience of suicidal ideation or attempt, suicide bereavement or had a close connection to someone who has died by suicide
• Effective communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds, including people from CALD backgrounds
• Highly developed verbal and written skills, including the ability to write case notes and contribute to evaluation reports and documents
• Experience in working with children/young people is highly regarded
• Ability to build strong community networks utilising grass root approaches
• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free online course)
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children's Check (Employee/Paid)

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

Apply by submitting your up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the key criteria for the role.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Amelia Fitzgerald at

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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.

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