About the Opportunity
The Wellbeing Navigator Peer is a new role within the recently established Bushfire Surge Response Team, delivering Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services across Mitchell and Murrindindi. The team was established to strengthen support for communities affected by bushfires, recognising that recovery and wellbeing needs can continue long after an emergency has passed.
The role provides peer support, service navigation and recovery planning for people experiencing mental health challenges, psychological distress or substance use concerns.
Working alongside participants and other members of the team, the role builds relationships based on shared understanding and trust. It supports people in our community to recognise their strengths, make their own choices and shape their own recovery.
Key elements of the role include:
There is flexibility for this role to be offered on a full-time basis for the right candidate.
About You
You have personal lived experience with mental health challenges, psychological distress and/or substance use, and you’ve navigated your own recovery journey. Through this experience, along with formal study or training, you’ve gained valuable insight that allows you to support others with empathy and understanding.
You share your story in a safe, respectful and empowering way; helping others to feel seen, heard and understood. You instil hope and support people in building connections and reinforce the strengths they already bring to their own recovery journey.
You will also need:
About the Service
Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals provide free, welcoming and easy-to-access support for people experiencing mental health challenges, psychological distress or concerns related to substance use or addiction.
As part of this service, the Mitchell and Murrindindi Surge Response Team provides flexible, compassionate support that responds to the needs of local communities. The team works alongside individuals, families and local services to help people feel heard, stay connected and access the support that is right for them.
Grounded in recovery, inclusion and hope, the team focuses on people’s strengths, builds meaningful connections and supports them to work towards the goals that matter most.
What we will offer you…
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Maziar Yousefi, Team Leader on 0490 947 404.
We'd love to get to know you!
Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.
Use your lived experience to provide peer support, service navigation and recovery planning across Mitchell and Murrindindi.
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.
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13/09/2026
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.
