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.
If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here*
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* Utilise your real-life experience to engage, support and empower people in our community
* 12 month, max term opportunity role as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team
* NFP values based company + salary packaging up to $15, % leave loading
About The Opportunity
Working together in Benalla, Wangaratta and Mansfield, Wellways, Albury Wodonga Health and Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) are working together to provide an easy way to access care and support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges. Together, we're aiming to offer services that meet the unique needs of individuals in our community, whenever and wherever they are needed. Lived experience, inclusivity, and genuine collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
As a
Wellbeing Navigator Peer
, you'll walk alongside people in our community on their mental health and wellbeing journey, offering guidance through a range of person-centred supports and services. You'll help individuals connect with what matters most to them, whether it's achieving personal goals, fostering healing, finding social inclusion, or strengthening their sense of belonging.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a progressive mental health program – where you will play a vital role in ensuring participants, carers and their families receive valuable and supportive care.
Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.
About You
You have personal lived experience with mental health challenges, psychological distress, and/or substance use, and you've navigated your own recovery journey. Through this experience, along with formal study or training, you've gained valuable insight that allows you to support others with empathy and understanding.
You share your story in a safe, respectful, and empowering way; helping others to feel seen, heard, and understood. You instil hope and support people in building connections and reinforce the strengths they already bring to their own recovery journey.
If your lived experience is at the heart of how you connect with and support others in our community, we'd love to get to know you
You will also need:
* 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 tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector or Intentional Peer Support Training
* 100 points of identification
* Evidence of right to work in Australia
* Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake
* NDIS Worker Orientation module certificate – free online course
What We Will 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
* Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, please Kelly Davis, Senior Wellbeing Navigator Peer on
We'd love to get to know you
Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.
We encourage early applications as interviews will 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**
Rewarding opportunity to work alongside individuals, carers and families to ensure they feel heard and supported in our community.
Contract End Date
15/12/2026
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.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.
Applications Close
14/12/2025