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Job Description
- Ongoing full time opportunity in Burnie
- Empower and advocate for recovery and inclusion within your community
- $43.08 to $46.35 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) Leave loading Super Salary packaging
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 wed love to hear from you.
About this Program
Wellways has several programs providing services to the Tasmanian community. Participation of people with a lived experience of mental illness is an important element of the way in which Wellways provides services. Under the support and direction of the Program Coordinator North West Tasmania the Wellways to Recovery Peer Worker role forms part of the Wellways to Recovery team.
The Wellways to Recovery program is a is communitybased support program informed by the evidencebased Community Recovery Model for individuals aged 16 and above with diagnosed mental health challenges. The program works with individuals and their families to identify personal recovery goals and assists them to develop the knowledge skills and strategies to improve their health and wellbeing. We also provide information education advice and support to family members friends and engage community members as mentors and supports.
About the Opportunity
As a peer worker you will utilise your life experiences of mental health challenges to empower your community members. Your experiences and knowledge of mental health challenges will offer hope confidence and empowerment to your peers.
Utilising the Wellways Lived Experience Workforce Framework you will provide support and will act as an advocate and positive role model for program participants and their families to overcome stigma and encourage personal development. You will share your experience of mental illness to assist participants their families clinicians and the community to better understand the participant perspective and to improve outcomes for community members.
You will have the following:
- Tertiary Qualifications in a social science or related discipline Certificate IV in Health/Mental Health &/OR Diploma/Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
- Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or communitybased organisation
- Current valid Drivers Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
- Appropriate IT skills
- Satisfactory Police Records Check
- Satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People Check
- Right to Work within Australia
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion certificate
About Us
Wellways connects people strengthens families and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally our services span mental health disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!
Working with a diverse range of people Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What we offer
- 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 a confidential discussion about the role we encourage you to contact Kelli Radford on or
Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment click here Reconciliation Wellways
Job Description Summary
Wellways has several programs providing services to the Tasmanian community. Participation of people with a lived experience of mental illness is an important element of the way in which Wellways provides services. Under the support and direction of the Program Coordinator North West Tasmania the Wellways to Recovery Peer Worker role forms part of the Wellways to Recovery team.Culture
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.
How to Apply
This is your opportunity to join a values based growing innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select Apply below to complete your application.
Applications Close
20/04/2025Employment Type
Full-Time
