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.

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• Utilise your real-life experience to engage support and empower people in our community
• 12 month max term opportunity role as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• NFP values based company salary packaging up to $.5% leave loading

About the opportunity

Working together in Benalla Wangaratta and Mansfield Wellways Albury Wodonga Health and Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) are working together to provide an easy way to access care and support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges. Together were aiming to offer services that meet the unique needs of individuals in our community whenever and wherever they are needed. Lived experience inclusivity and genuine collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Wellbeing Navigator Peer youll walk alongside people in our community on their mental health and wellbeing journey offering guidance through a range of person-centred supports and services. Youll help individuals connect with what matters most to them whether its achieving personal goals fostering healing finding social inclusion or strengthening their sense of belonging.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a progressive mental health program where you will play a vital role in ensuring participants carers and their families receive valuable and supportive care.

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

About you
You have personal lived experience with mental health challenges psychological distress and/or substance use and youve navigated your own recovery journey. Through this experience along with formal study or training youve gained valuable insight that allows you to support others with empathy and understanding.

You share your story in a safe respectful and empowering way; helping others to feel seen heard and understood. You instil hope and support people in building connections and reinforce the strengths they already bring to their own recovery journey.

If your lived experience is at the heart of how you connect with and support others in our community wed love to get to know you!

You will also need:

• Personal experience of mental distress and accessing and navigating healthcare services including mental health services and a willingness to draw upon your experiences and recovery journey to inform your work
• Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or 1 year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector or Intentional Peer Support Training
• 100 points of identification
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Check Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to undertake
• NDIS Worker Orientation module certificate free online course

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
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please Kelly Davis Senior Wellbeing Navigator Peer on.

Wed love to get to know you!

Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.

We encourage early applications as interviews will begin prior to advertising closing date.

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

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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

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