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.
About this Opportunity
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Wellbeing Navigator Peers to join our newly established Bushfire Surge Response Team, delivering Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services across the Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires. These positions are offered on a part-time basis, with the possibility of full-time hours for suitable candidates. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a service where lived experience is not only valued but actively leads the way mental health and wellbeing supports are delivered. Employed by Wellways Australia, you will work alongside participants, carers, families, and community members to provide meaningful peer support and service navigation that promotes hope, connection, and recovery.
Drawing on your own lived experience and guided by the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Framework, you will walk alongside people experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges as they navigate the supports they need. The role involves providing peer support through outreach, in-reach, phone, and telehealth channels, assisting participants to access services aligned with their goals and strengths, and supporting collaborative engagement with clinical and community supports.
As a key point of contact, you will help create a welcoming and inclusive environment while contributing to a workplace culture that centres lived experience, mutuality, respect, self-determination, and the ongoing growth of the lived experience workforce.
You will need:
About Us
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 for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!
Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What we offer
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Sally Whitelaw, Operations Manager on 0461 484 010
Once you APPLY click her for a copy of the position description
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
11/06/2027
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.
