Peer Facilitator

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.
Full-time ongoing opportunity based in Maroochydore
$38.65 per hour (SCHADS Level 3B) + Salary Packaging benefits + Leave loading
Use your lived experience as a Carer to empower and support others
Are you a current or former Carer looking to make a difference?
Use your lived experience to support and guide others through their caring journey. Wellways' Carer Gateway In-person Peer Support (IPPS) program offers a unique opportunity to foster real connections, encourage recovery and build strong, supportive communities.
About The Role
As a Peer Facilitator, you will lead structured group sessions for Carers, drawing on the CHIME recovery framework (Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment), peer support principles and reflective practice. Your role is to create safe, inclusive spaces where Carers can share, learn and grow together.
You'll be trained to deliver a series of engaging group sessions on topics like:
Dealing with stress, balancing life and improving sleep
Building communication skills and confidence
Navigating systems like the NDIS and My Aged Care
Reconnecting with personal identity and wellbeing
Implementing and facilitating specific and targeted programs to Young Carers (up to 25 years old) and/or Carers (+25 years old)
What is Lived Experience?
Lived experience offers unique insight, empathy and authenticity that enrich in person connections. It is not about professional or clinical expertise, but rather the personal journey of being a carer and offering support. Peer Facilitators will intentionally draw on their
own lived experience
to support the learning of others. This includes effectively communicating the challenges and experiences that contributed to their caring journey.
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following
Lived experience as a young Carer or adult Carer
Certificate IV or above in a support discipline and/or equivalent Community sector experience
Evidence of working rights within Australia (birth cert/passport/visa)
Driving Licence
National Police Check (12 months old) and Working with Childrens Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course
What We Can 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 the role, please contact Kathleen Roser via email
Please make sure your application includes your
Resume and a Cover Letter.
Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.
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
Job Description Summary
Fantastic full time opportunity to join the Carer Gateway as a Peer Facilitator with great employee benefits
Culture
We'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 Apply
This 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 Close
14/09/2025
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