Senior Peer Wellbeing Worker

Senior Peer Wellbeing Worker page is loaded Senior Peer Wellbeing Worker Apply locations QLD, Rockhampton time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 14, 2025 (16 days left to apply) job requisition id JR105650Key leadership role within the new Medicare Mental Health CentreDraw on your own lived experience of recovery to lead a dedicated Wellbeing TeamNFP Values based company + Salary Packaging + Leave loading 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.
Medicare Mental Health CentreRockhamptonWorking together, Wellways and Clarity Health Care are committed to delivering a spectrum of mental health and addiction supports and interventions tailored to the unique need of the community.
We highly value Lived/Living Experience, inclusivity and genuine partnership, forming the foundations of our work.
This innovative approach represents a transformative shift offering a remarkable opportunity to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Queensland.About youDrawing on your real-life experience, coupled with skills learned through education and training, the Senior Peer Wellbeing Navigator, will lead a team of Peer Wellbeing Navigators to support and represent people impacted by mental illness, psychological distress and substance use or addiction.You will be comfortable to share personal experiences with program consumers within a safe and supported way and will have personal experience of a mental illness or psychological distress and recovery.Your leadership experience in the health or community services sector will be of great value in this role as well as your proven leadership and experience in working within a mental health or equivalent community-based support role with lived experience.The position may also carry a small caseload of participants, as needed, providing service navigation and linking participants to relevant therapy services.You will also need:Personal Experience of mental distress and accessing and navigating health services, including mental health servicesCertificate IV Mental Health Peer Work, SHARC Peer Worker Training, Intentional Peer Support or willingness to complete2+ year relevant work experience in a peer worker or leadership roleNational Police CheckCurrent Working with Children Check - employmentNDIS Workers Screening checkEvidence of right to work in Australia100 points of identificationNDIS Workers Orientation module certificate - free online courseWhat we can offer youA purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valuedAn equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environmentSalary packaging up to $15,899enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasingMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annumPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentAccess for you and your family to our Employee Assistance ProgramTo view the full Position Description and submit your cover letter and application, click APPLY We encourage early applications as interviews will begin prior to advertising closing date.
For a more information about the role, please email Ryan Olsen Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Job Description Summary Full time Leadership role.
Now is your chance to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing to ensure that everyone is supported and included.
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.
W e 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