* 4x days p/w Part time opportunity based at Traralgon VIC
* $38.65 p/h (SCHADS Level 3B) + Super + Leave loading + Salary packaging benefits
* Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community
About this opportunity
The Service and Wellbeing Navigator will engage with community, including hard-to-reach cohorts, to ensure equitable access for all people in the community to local services. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Carer Connect Services are community led and integrated creating a responsive, flexible and helpful service experience.
Utilising your real-life experience, coupled with skills learned through education and training, in your role as the Peer Service and Wellbeing Navigator, you will support and represent carers, family members and supporters of people impacted by mental illness, psychological distress and substance use or addiction.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
* Support carers who contact the centre (walk in / phone / via the Service Form)
* Enter carer data into the Carelink system, and undertake data analysis to meet service reporting requirements
* Provide one on one service navigation support including the facilitation of internal and external referrals
* Support carer engagement with other relevant services
* Undertake Connect service intake and liaison with the Senior Family & Peer Liaison regarding allocation
* Support carer access to respite
* Support carer capacity building
* Co-deliver groups across Gippsland
* Maintain the waitlist or a small caseload as required.
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following
* Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector or intentional Peer Support
Training
* Police Records Check and Working with Children Check
* 100 point of ID
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course
* NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) is mandatory prior to commencement.
What we can offer you:
* 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
* Paid cultural leave (where applicable)
* Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact
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Job Description Summary
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.
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Applications Close
10/02/2026