
AOD Carer Peer Worker
1 week ago
- Rewarding opportunity to join values driven, not-for-profit organisation
- Draw on your real-life experience to support families & carers in our community
- Part time (3 days a week) role until 26th June 2026
About the Opportunity
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston is welcoming and inclusive support service for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges, including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug addiction treatment and care needs. This service is delivered in partnership between Wellways, Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health to provide innovative mental health and wellbeing supports to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home.
As our new AOD Carer Peer Worker, you'll be part of our Building Community Capacity Team — a dedicated group working to reach and engage with communities who might otherwise face barriers to care. Drawing on your own lived experience of supporting a loved one through both mental health and AOD-related challenges, you'll walk alongside families, friends and carers to help them feel understood, equipped and supported.
This is a unique opportunity to offer one-on-one peer support, facilitate group sessions and coordinate peer-led network meetings that help build resilience and connection. You'll be part of shaping a more compassionate system, where carers are seen, heard and empowered.
Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.
About you
This role is identified for someone with a personal story of supporting a loved one through mental health recovery that included substance use or dependence.
You have a first-hand understanding of the complexity of caring, feel comfortable sharing your journey in a safe way, and can create spaces where others feel heard, supported and empowered.
You're empathetic and relish opportunities to make meaningful difference in the lives of your peers in our community. You will also have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including alongside fellow peer workers, clinicians and community partners.
You will require the following prior to commencement in this role:
- Personal experience of supporting a person with a mental illness, or psychological distress and recovery in addition to substance use or dependence
- Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector or intentional Peer Support Training Demonstrated understanding of community development principles
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
- National Police Check
- International Police (if required)
- Current Working with Children Check - Employee
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course
What we will offer you…
- 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 this role, please contact Matt Taylor, Team Lead Building Community Capacity on
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.Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19Job Description SummaryThe AOD Carer Peer Worker draws on their personal experience of supporting a loved one with both mental health challenges and substance use to provide meaningful support to other carers. Through one-on-one peer support, group programs and community engagement, the role helps carers feel connected, understood and better equipped in their caring journey.Contract End Date28/08/2026CultureWe'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 ApplyThis 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 Close07/09/2025-
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