Peer Wellbeing Navigator

• Lived Experience Peer role within the Medicare Mental Health Centre
• Use your own experiences to engage and empower individuals on their recovery journey
• Part time (4 days er week) SCHADS Level 4 $46.70 per hour superannuation salary packaging benefits

Medicare Mental Health Centre

Gladstone

Wellways and clarity are working together to provide inclusive community-driven mental health and addiction support tailored to the unique needs of the Gladstone community. Our approach values Lived and Living Experience inclusivity and genuine partnership creating a strong foundation for meaningful change.

About you

As a Peer Wellbeing Navigator youll bring your own lived experience and story of recovery paired with skills gained through education and training to support individuals impacted by mental illness psychological distress and substance use. You will create a safe supportive environment for participants to share their stories and engage in their own recovery process.

Youll be comfortable sharing your personal experiences in a way that fosters connection and empathy while also understanding the complexities of mental health recovery.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide intentional peer support to help participants on their recovery journeys.
• Offer one-on-one service navigation and care planning to ensure personalized support.
• Facilitate group peer sessions that promote shared learning and community connection.
• Build capacity to empower individuals in managing their mental health and well-being.
• Support engagement with clinical and community-based recovery services.

Working alongside other disciplines youll play a key role in our collaborative network fostering a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.

You will also need:

• Personal Experience of mental distress and accessing and navigating health services including mental health services
• Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health AOD or tertiary qualification in social science OR 1 year relevant work experience in a peer worker role
• 100 points of identification
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• Drivers Licence
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check - Blue Card
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Workers Orientation Modules free online course
• Willingness to work a rotating roster including evenings and weekends

The role offers part-time opportunities at 30.4 hours per week with flexible rostering to support work-life balance.

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 $15899enables 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 $2650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loadingevery 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 further information regarding this role please contact via email Kylie Robertson
We encourage early applications as interviews will begin prior to advertising closing date.

To view the full Position Description and submit your application with cover letter click APPLY.

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement

Were passionate about ourwork whichis enjoyable challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure 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.