First Nations Peer Cadet – Cadetship
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.
* Utilise your real‐life experience to engage, encourage and support people in our community
* Paid full‐time (flexible) cadetship opportunity until 30 April 2027
* Not‐for‐profit, values‐based company with salary packaging up to $15,899 and 17.5% leave loading
About the Opportunity
As a First Nations Peer Cadet, you'll begin your journey supporting First Nations community members with their mental health and wellbeing. As part of a paid cadetship, you'll build your skills, knowledge and confidence while studying and learning on the job, supported by a team around you.
Drawing on your lived experience and cultural understanding, you'll contribute to culturally safe support that reflects each person's story, strengths and aspirations. With guidance and supervision, you'll be involved in supporting people to connect with services, community, culture and healing practices that matter most to them.
Key Responsibilities
* With guidance and supervision, provide intentional, strengths‐based peer support
* Support one‐on‐one care planning and support
* Assist with the preparation and co‐facilitation of group peer sessions
* Support people in building everyday skills and resilience
* Assist people to engage with and navigate community and wellbeing supports
* Build knowledge and capability through hands‐on experience and learning
About You
You are a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person at the beginning of your peer work journey. You bring your own lived experience of mental health challenges, psychological distress or substance use, along with a strong connection to culture and community. You're interested in growing your skills and confidence and you're open to learning in a supportive, team‐based environment.
What you'll bring (Qualifications)
* Identify as First Nations and be accepted by their community
* Personal experience of mental distress and accessing and navigating healthcare services, including mental health services, and a willingness to draw upon your experiences and recovery journey to inform your work
* Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or currently enrolled
* Evidence of right to work in Australia
* Current and valid driver licence and willingness to undertake travel as part of your role
* Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake
* NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate (free online course)
Benefits
* A purpose‐driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
* An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
* Salary 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 leasing
* Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
* Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
* Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
* Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
Additional Information
Job description summary: Support First Nations communities, using lived experience to guide, connect and build skills while learning and growing in a supportive role.
Contract end date: 30/04/2027
Applications close: 23/04/2026
Safeguarding Statement
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
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