Wellwaysis 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.

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• Use your lived/living experience of mental health challenges to support others in the community while completing a Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work.

• Fixed term part time (22.8hrs per week) opportunity. 2 days work 1daystudy.

• Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS) Level 2.2

• Location: VariousWellwaysSites across Melbourne VIC

AboutWellways

We have more than 40 years experience working with individuals familiescarersand the community toidentifytheir needs and goals andattaina great life in their community. We were founded by families advocating to improve the servicesinformationand support available to people with mental health issues and theircarers. Making sure lived experience is at the heart of all we doremainskey. AllWellwaysservices focus on community inclusion; a commitment to ensuring all the people we serve have opportunities to fullyparticipatein the community without stigma and discrimination.

About the Peer Cadet Program:

The Lived Experience Peer Cadet Program was created in response to the Royal Commissions recommendation to increase the number of entry points into the lived/living experience workforce (LLEW) and provide a supportive and structured environment for learning. The program offers an opportunity for people with lived/living experience to enter paid employment while undertaking Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work within a participating community mental healthorganisation.

Please click here to read further about this program.

About the Opportunity

The Peer Cadet Program atWellwaysoffers a 10-month paid cadetship for individuals with lived/living experience who are enrolled in the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work. This entry level employment opportunity provides Peer Cadets with the chance to develop their knowledge skills and confidence through 2-3 placements acrossWellwaysservice areas including General Mental Health Specialist Mental Health Outreach and Phone Support. Peer Cadets willbenefitfrom discipline-specific supervision placement support peermentoringand regular reflective practice opportunities. They will work alongside experienced professionals in both Peer roles and non-peer roles and expand their professional networks. As valued members of the Lived/Living Experience Workforce atWellways Peer Cadets will contribute to the ongoing development of the Peer Cadet Program gaining invaluable experience and support during a significant period of Mental Health Reform in Victoria.

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

What you bring

• Lived or living experience of mental health challenges Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and/or psychosocial disability with a willingness to intentionally and purposefully draw on these experiences to support others.

• Provide evidence of enrolment and undertaking the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

• Ongoing Commitment to completing the Certificate IV in MentalhealthPeer Work.

• Basic IT skills and willingness to develop further asto meet workplace requirements (i.e.Microsoft Word PowerPoint Outlook and Microsoft Teams)

• Willingness to travel toWellwaysHead Office in Fairfield for in person events (Travel expenses covered for Regional Peer Cadets). Remote attendance considered as needed.

What we offer in return:

• A 10-month program whereby you will gain work experience in variousWellwaysservices

• A comprehensive and engaging on-boarding experience

• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development Programs and lived experience specific learning and skill-building

• Professional development through Community of Practices Peer Supervision and mentoring from experienced peer workers.

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive everyone is respected and differences are valued.

What the role requires prior to start date:

• 100 points of ID

• Current Satisfactory Police Check (disclosable outcomes considered)

• Current Satisfactory Working with Children Check

• Right to Work within Australia

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion certificate

• Current Satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check Card

WellwaysAustralia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicantsapplying forroles withinWellwaysmust undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

Culture

Werepassionate about our work which is enjoyablechallengingand rewarding.All ofour teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique andthe expertson their life and are not defined by impairmentsdiagnosisor labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ and First Nations communities.

What you need to apply

1. Current Resume

2. Cover Letter addressing answering the following questions:

• What attracted you to apply for the Lived Experience Peer Cadet Program

• This role may involve sharing some of your livedexperience. How would you use your lived experience to support people

• How do you manage your own self-care and wellbeing

• Are you currently enrolled in or undertaking the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work Which RTO are you enrolled in

• Do you identify with Consumer or Family/Carer livedexperience

• Why would you like to work atWellways

• It is important for applicants to understand peer work and the program before applying. Please Confirm that you have attended or watched a 2024 Peer Cadet Program information session

• Are you available late July to start the program

• Do you currently have any of the following screening requirements

• Working withChildrensCheck

• National Police Check

• Current Victorian DriversLicence

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• None of the above

3. Click Apply Below!

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity please contactChloe Berkovic Peer Cadet Coordinatoron0or email.