Lived Experience role within the Medicare Mental Health CentrePart-time, short-term parental leave cover contract (6 months)SCHADS Level 4 ($44.58 per hour) + Salary Packaging + Leave loading
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.
Medicare Mental Health Centre
Gladstone
Working together, Wellways and Clarity Health Care are committed to delivering a spectrum of mental health and addiction supports and interventions tailored to the unique need of the Sunshine Coast community. We highly value Lived/Living Experience, inclusivity and genuine partnership, forming the foundations of our work. This innovative approach represents a transformative shift offering a remarkable opportunity to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Queensland.
About You
Drawing on your real-life experience, coupled with skills learned through education and training, the Peer Wellbeing Navigator will support and represent people impacted by mental illness, psychological distress and substance use or addiction.
You will be comfortable to share personal experiences with program consumers within a safe and supported way and will have personal experience of a mental illness or psychological distress and recovery.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
Providing intentional peer supportProviding one on one service navigation and care planningFacilitating group peer sessionsCapacity buildingSupporting engagement with clinical supports
Working alongside other disciplines, you’ll play a key role in our collaborative network fostering a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.
You will also need:
Personal Experience of mental distress and accessing and navigating health services, including mental health servicesCertificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science OR 1+ year relevant work experience in a peer worker role100 points of identificationEvidence of right to work in AustraliaDrivers LicenceNational Police CheckInternational Police (if required)Working with Children Check - Blue CardNDIS Workers Screening CheckNDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course
Medicare Mental Health Centre will provide the community with a free, safe and welcoming space to access mental health advice, supports and services. Walk-ins will be welcomed, services are confidential, and no appointment or referral will be needed.
What We Will Offer You…
A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valuedAn equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environmentSalary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasingMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annumReceive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leavePaid cultural leaveAccess for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jessica Murray, Team Leader -
To view the full Position Description and submit your resume and cover letter, click APPLY.
We encourage early applications as interviews may begin prior to advertising closing date.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Job Description Summary
Short term 6 month contract, (Parental leave) Part time 30.4 hours (4 days per week) within the Medicare Mental Health Centre.
Contract End Date
30/09/2026
Culture
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.
How To Apply
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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Applications Close
17/03/2026