About the opportunity
This role will see you working alongside participants to support and enable them, their families and carers to address their psychosocial, emotional and alcohol and other drug support needs. You will be walking alongside participants at every step of their time in the program; from the initial conversation, to delivering one on one service navigation, care planning, education and capacity building.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a new and progressive mental health program – where you will play a vital role in ensuring participants, carers and their families receive valuable and supportive care.
This role provides support across our three program sites in Benalla, Wangaratta and Mansfield, so the successful candidate will be willing and able to work from each location as required.
About you
This role is identified for someone who feels comfortable to draw on their personal lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to empower their peers on their own recovery journey.
You’re empathetic and relish opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community. You will also have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges or as carers of loved ones who do.
You will also need:
About the service
Wellways, Albury Wodonga Health and Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) are working together to provide mental health and wellbeing supports in Benalla & Wangaratta to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home.
The Benalla, Mansfield & Wangaratta (BWM) 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 are co-designed by consumers, carers and the local community.
What we will offer you…
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kirby Snowdon, Senior Peer Wellbeing Navigator on 0419 015 821 or via ksnowdon@mentalhealthwellbeing.org.
We'd love to get to know you!
Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.
We encourage early applications are assessed as they are received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
Rewarding opportunity to work alongside individuals, carers and families to ensure they feel heard and supported in our community.
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.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.
21/06/2026
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.
