Senior Family Peer Worker - Maternity Leave Fill

Job Description

Now is your chance to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria to ensure that everyone is supported and included. 6 months Maternity leave fill – April 2025 to November 2025 Unique opportunity to grow your career in the rewarding mental health services industry $43.08 - 46.35 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + 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 The Opportunity The Senior Family Peer Worker will utilise their personal lived or living experience of supporting a person with a mental illness, including people with co-occurring substance use or addiction, to support family members, carers and supporters of the Family and Carer led services. To be successful in this role Lived experience of Mental Health Recovery Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science and additional 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector or intentional Peer Support Training 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 for purpose 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 Lee Brien on 0431 707 664 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 Main responsibilities include providing leadership, direction and supervision to Family Peer Workers, providing 1:1 Peer support to carers, organising network meetings, providing group intervention training, and delivering the Wellways Discovery course to carers. Contract End Date 11/11/2025 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 23/02/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr