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, we’d love to hear from you.

Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first!
SCHADS Level 5 $51 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging benefits
Full time opportunity based in Dubbo, NSW

About the opportunity

Drawing upon your real-life experience, coupled with skills learned through education and training, the Senior Peer Wellbeing Navigator will lead a team of Peers to support and represent people impacted by mental health challenges, psychological distress and substance use or addiction.

This role will work with other disciplines to instill hope through positive self-disclosure and positive role modelling, offering practical ways of overcoming day-to-day barriers and by challenging each other to try new things.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

Providing leadership, coaching and supervision
Satisfy reporting requirements
Providing intentional peer support
Providing one on one service navigation and care planning
Facilitating group sessions
Capacity building
Support engagement with clinical supports. The position may also carry a small caseload of participants, as needed, providing service navigation.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Personal experience of mental health challenges and recovery, accessing and navigating health care services, including mental health services and a willingness to draw upon your experiences and recovery journey to inform your work
Cert IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector or International Peer Support Training
Right to work within Australia
Current valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course
Satisfactory National Police Records Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children's Check

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 $15,899 enables 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 $2,650 per annum
Receive 17.5% leave loading every 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

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Denise Watmore | dwatmore@wellways.org

Please ensure you submit your updated Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

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

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways

Job Description Summary

Lead a team of Peers to support and represent people impacted by mental health challenges, psychological distress and substance use or addiction.

Culture

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure 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 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.