Early Career Wellbeing Navigator Peer

This is an opportunity to utilise your Lived experience and relevant study to engage in a supported and structured entry level role in the peer workforce.

This Early Career role is specifically designed for individuals who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges, substance use, addiction, and/or a relationship with suicide.

Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills to:

• Utilise peer support to work with participants in navigating their mental health, substance use or distress journeys.

• Build mutual relationships with participants that focus on strengths and their personal journey. Working to uphold participant voices wherever possible.

• Empower participants in their journey by utilising intentional peer support.

By the end of the program, you will have grown your confidence in embarking on a more permanent role within the peer workforce. We'll support you to explore opportunities that are meaningful to you, including future opportunities with Wellways where they become available.

We'd love to get to know you!

Please include your resume/CV as well as a cover letter describing what draws you to this role and how your lived experience has shaped your interest or approach to this opportunity in your application.

We value the diverse experiences and perspectives people bring to our team. We value the diverse experiences and perspectives people bring to our team and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including those whose lived experience has been shaped by barriers, discrimination or disadvantage.

- You’re welcome to share at a level that feels right for you -

• Lived/Living experience of mental health challenges, substance use, addiction, and/or a relationship with suicide

• Willingness to intentionally and purposefully use this experience to support others and a commitment to working in a way that supports diversity and inclusion

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work prioritised. Some relevant certificate level qualifications will be considered e.g. Certificate IV in mental health

• 100 points of identification

• Right to Work within Australia

• Driver licence or willingness to obtain within the first 3 months of employment

• Satisfactory National Police Records Check or willingness to obtain
  - We know that people's life experiences are diverse and may include contact with the justice system. Having a disclosable outcome does not automatically prevent you from working with Wellways. Each National Police Check is considered individually based the requirements of the role and our commitment to providing a safe workplace and services

• Satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Wellways is a for purpose mental health and disability support organisation working nationally to support people of all ages experiencing challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.

Across Victoria, Wellways works alongside partners to deliver Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals that respond to the diverse needs of communities. Guided by lived experience, inclusive practice and strong collaboration, we help create welcoming and supportive spaces that are deeply grounded in the communities we serve.

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams 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.