Stronger mental health support is now closer to home in Frankston
* Full time Carer Peer Worker role in Frankston
* Draw on your real-life experience to support families & carers in our community
* $38.65 - 41.45 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + 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 This Program
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are a big and important step towards ensuring all Victorians - no matter their experience - get valuable and supportive mental health care in their community. In Frankston, Wellways, Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health are working together to provide innovative, mental health and wellbeing supports to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home. The new Frankston Mental Health and Wellbeing Local will provide welcoming and inclusive support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges, including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug addiction treatment and care needs. More than ever before, we are working with the local community and people who have a personal experience of mental health issues and recovery to build these services so they are the best they can be. Our services are co‐produced by consumers, carers and the local community.
About Opportunity
Use your lived experience to support others. We're seeking an AOD Carer Peer Worker who has personal experience supporting someone with mental health challenges and co‐occurring substance use. In this rewarding role, you'll provide 1:1 peer support to carers, organise network meetings, and deliver group programs, including the Wellways Discovery Course. Following recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System, this role places lived experience at the heart of service delivery. Your insight will help ensure carers and families receive compassionate, meaningful, and effective support. Be part of shaping a more inclusive mental health system in Victoria.
You will need:
* Prior experience or willingness to learn and work with Microsoft Office, CRM Systems and other applications as required.
* Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role.
* Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check.
* Right to Work within Australia.
* Satisfactory National Police Records Check.
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.
About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading purpose‐driven mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year! Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
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 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.
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Matt Taylor, Team Lead Building Community Capacity, on 0466 421 278. Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways.
Job Description Summary
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.
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
15/03/2026
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