Wellways Australia

Senior Peer Wellbeing Navigator

Wellways Australia  •  $51/hr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

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

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 rewardingAll ofourteams 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.

Applications Close

19/07/2026

Wellways Australia

About Wellways Australia

Wellways Australia is a leading national mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.

We work with a diverse range of people, their families and carers to identify needs and goals to build good lives in the community This includes creating a home, getting a job and building meaningful relationships.

We also deliver services to people with multiple, complex needs and often do this in partnership with clinical services, health support agencies and government.

Our services are informed by current evidence on mental health, rehabilitation and community inclusion, together with an understanding of people’s lived experience – what works for them.

We are a registered NDIS service provider. Our knowledgeable staff have the right community connections. We offer: support co-ordination, group based activities, assistance to access community, skills development, assistance with household tasks and personal care, housing and tenancy, help with budgeting and travel training.

Many of our staff draw from their own experience of mental health issues to provide peer support in services, education courses, advocacy workshops and our advice and referral Helpline.

Our commitment to advocacy is central. We consult with consumers, carers, government and local business to ensure people have better opportunities to get well, stay well and fully participate in the community without stigma.

For information visit wellways.org or contact us on 1300 111 400.

Advice and referral information is also available. Call our Helpline on 1300 111 500.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
1978
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