Lived Experience Community Support

**_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 opportunity**

This lived experience community support position will provide assistance to the National Manager Advocacy and Lived Experience Leadership in the implementation of the Lived experience strategic plan.

Operating in a dynamic environment, this role will primarily focus on the provision of:

- proactive community engagement supporting the Lived Experience Coproduction and Community Engagement Lead
- admin related support to the Lived and Living Experience Authority
- support and implementation of the Victorian Locals Consumer and Carer Councils.

The role will involve a variety of work activities and key to the success will be the ability to effectively prioritise work outputs and manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders.

Mentoring will be provided to the role in governance and effective community engagement.

**To be successful in this role, you will need**:

- Relevant Lived Experience plus appropriate community engagement experience
- At least one year experience in a designated lived experience role
- Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work, SHARC Peer Worker Training, Intentional Peer Support, Consumer Perspective Supervision or willingness to complete
- LELAN LEDGE Lived Experience in Governance Course or willingness to complete
- Coproduction or codesign Training or willingness to complete
- Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake regular travel including regional travel, overnight stays and conferences
- High-level interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage with people at all levels
- Ability to manage tasks, set priorities, organise work and achieve objectives within timelines and budget
- Current National Police Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Right to Work within Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Completion Certificate

**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.

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-19.

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