Peer Wellbeing Worker
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$ 37 - 40
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Utilise your skills lived experience and passion to assist community members
- 30.4 hours with one weekend shift in Narre Warren
- $37.35 to 40.05 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) 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
In partnership with Monash Health Wellways has expanded ourPrevention and Recovery Care (PARC)services into South East Melbourne. Our multidisciplinary recovery teams are creative motivated and focused on ensuring positive experiences for participants and their loved ones.
Ourrecoveryservices value cultural diversity support and create opportunities for recovery value peer participation and leadership and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice.
About the opportunity The Peer Worker role is unique as it requires someone with a lived experience of mental health challenges to share their personal experiences of their recovery to engage and empower other individuals in their own pathway to recovery. Utilising the Wellways Lived Experience Workforce Framework you will provide guidance and act as a positive role model for PARC participants during their stay.
To be successful in this role
Having lived experience of mental health challenges you will share your lived experiences of mental health challenges to inspire hope and encouragement in the recovery journey of participants.
You will also need:
- Minimum certificate IV (or above) in Mental Health Community Services or Social science (Psychology Social Work OT or at least 2 years experience in a lived experience role)
- Lived experience of Mental Health Recovery
- Current valid Drivers License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Right to Work within Australia
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module 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 Program Manager Eliza Harrison on
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
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
15/06/2025Employment Type
Part-Time
