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, people who identify as family, kin or carers and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
About this opportunity
The Peer Practice Lead is a senior practice support role operating across designated programs/regions within the Lived Experience Team. You will assist with strengthening peer practice by providing guidance, co-reflection and learning opportunities for Peer Workers, and by coaching managers to apply established peer work principles within allocated services.
The key Responsibilities include:
Pre-engagement requirements
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:
About Wellways
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7 000 people each year!
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For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity, please contact Magdel Hammond on MHammond@wellways.org
To apply, please send through a copy of your resume as well as a cover letter
The Peer Practice Lead is a senior practice support role operating across designated programs/regions within the Lived Experience Team. The role works alongside peer workers strengthens peer practice by providing guidance, co-reflection and learning opportunities and to align practice to Intentional Peer Support. The role also offers coaching to managers to apply established peer work principles within allocated services.
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.
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
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12/04/2026
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.
