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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• Rewarding opportunity to help drive meaningful improvements in community mental health

• Full time opportunity until 30th June 2026

• $44.58 to $47.97 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) Leave loading Super Salary packaging

About the Opportunity

Utilising their lived experience together with skills gained through education and training the Peer Service Navigator will support and represent people impacted by mental illness psychological distress and substance use or addiction. Employed by Wellways this role works alongside multidisciplinary teams to instil hope through purposeful self-disclosure and positive role modelling supporting individuals to recognise their strengths and possibilities for recovery.

The Peer Service Navigator provides intentional peer support through one-to-one service navigation care planning and group-based peer programs such as Discovery and Thinking About Work. The role also focuses on capacity building and supporting people to engage with treatment and community supports helping them overcome day-to-day barriers and encouraging confidence to try new approaches toward their goals.

You will need:

• Lived and/ or living experience of alcohol and/or substance use or dependence and recovery.

• Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health or Peer Work AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or 1 year relevant work experience

• 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 (less than 12 months old)

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

About this Program

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are a big and important step towards ensuring all Victorians no matter their experience get valuable and supportive mental health care in their Frankston Wellways Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health are working together to provide innovative mental health and wellbeing supports to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home. The Frankston Mental Health and Wellbeing Local will provide welcoming and inclusive support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug addiction treatment and care needs. More than ever before we are working with the local community and people who have a personal experience of mental health issues and recovery to build these services so they are the best they can be. Our services will be co-produced by consumers carers and the local community.

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 Elena Peacock - Connect and Support Team Leader on 0

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.

Job Description Summary

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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.

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