Overview
This is a newly created, part time rewarding opportunity to join a team shaping the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria.
- Be part of the reformed Mental Health and Wellbeing system in Victoria
- Residents of Bairnsdale, Traralgon and Wonthaggi welcome to apply
- $38.65 - 41.45 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging
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 the Program
The Royal Commission emphasised the crucial role of families and carers in caring for loved ones and in the overall functioning and sustainability of the mental health system. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centres (MHWBC Centres) will form a vital component of the integrated services in the reformatted system in Victoria.
Services will be provided primarily by a team of individuals with personal experience as carers, offering support to families, carers, kin, and supporters of individuals facing mental health challenges, psychological distress, mental illness, or substance use concerns.
About the role
Join a purpose- and values-driven team and play a vital role in ensuring that consumers, carers and their families receive valuable and supportive care. As our Family Peer Worker, you will draw on your real-life experience to partner with families, friends and carers, understand their experiences, and offer 1:1 support around key areas of challenge. You will develop tailored action plans to address their needs and contribute to their overall health and wellbeing.
You will also facilitate network meetings and deliver group intervention training and courses to strengthen carers\' ability to sustain their caring role. The role offers flexible scheduled hours and can convert to full-time if desired.
To be successful in this role
- Personal lived experience of caring for someone with mental health challenges or psychosocial distress and recovery
- Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or a tertiary qualification in social science, or 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector, or intentional Peer Support Training
- Demonstrated knowledge of family and caring roles and the impact on carers\' health and wellbeing to determine support requirements
- Demonstrated ability to establish empowering and supportive partnerships with individuals, families and carers
You will also need:
- Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to travel for the role
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Right to Work in Australia
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
What we offer
- A purpose-driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
- An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work workplace
- Salary packaging up to $15,899 to spend before tax on items like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
- Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Brendan Beschle, Program Coordinator, on .
Once you apply, you can view a copy of the position description.
We encourage early applications as interviews will begin prior to the closing date. Wellways is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people; successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process before commencement.
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📌 Family Peer Worker
🏢 Wellways
📍 Wonthaggi