Peer Service Navigator

3 days ago

South West Coast VIC, Australia Wellways Australia Limited Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Build a rewarding career with an organization that truly puts people first
  • Full time opportunity based at Geelong VIC
  • SCHADS Level 3B $ 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 OpportunityPeer service and wellbeing navigators will guide people through an intentional journey of evidence-based treatment, care and support, supporting people to achieve wellbeing and optimal participation in the community.

Utilizing your real-life experience, coupled with skills learned through education and training, you will support and represent people impacted by mental illness, psychological distress and substance use or addiction.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

  • Providing intentional peer support.
  • Providing one on one service navigation and care planning.
  • Group peer delivery, Discovery, Thinking About Work.
  • Capacity building.
  • Support engagement with treatment supports.
  • Availability of times with after hours and rotating weekend rosters to allow for more engagement from carers.

You will also need:

  • Personal experience of a mental illness or psychological distress and recovery
  • Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work
  • experience in mental health sector or intentional Peer Support Training
  • National Police Check
  • Current Working with Children Check-employment.
  • Evidence of right to work in Australia.
  • 100 points of identification
  • NDIS Module and NDIS Workers Screening Check

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 El Ball, on

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, please visit our website.

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