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
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service is an integrated wellbeing and support service delivered in partnership across the Maroondah and Yarra Ranges communities by Wellways, Access Health and Community, Eastern Health and Oonah. Operating six days a week with extended hours, the service supports people aged 26 years and over experiencing mental health challenges, including co-occurring alcohol and other drug concerns. Community-led and co-designed by participants, supporters and the local community, the service places choice, connection and recovery at the centre of care. We are committed to reconciliation and to creating culturally safe, welcoming and responsive services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, recognising the importance of addressing historical inequities and supporting social and emotional wellbeing.
As a Wellbeing Navigator Peer, you will join a lived experience-led Support and Connect Team where lived experience is valued, respected and central to the way we work. Using the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) framework, you will walk alongside participants as they navigate their recovery journey, providing peer support, service navigation and connections to clinical and community services that align with their goals and preferences. This designated Consumer Lived Experience role offers the opportunity to contribute to Victoria's mental health reform, promote self-determination, provide a warm and inclusive first point of contact for participants, and help shape a workplace culture that celebrates lived experience and supports the growth of the peer workforce.
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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 Western, Operations Manager on 0497 748 332
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
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.
12/07/2026
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.
