• Graduate position until 28th February 2026
• Commence your career in the rewarding mental health services industry
• Full time opportunity to apply your studies in a supportive, practical setting

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

This is an opportunity for you to apply your studies in an environment in which you will be receiving comprehensive support, professional development opportunities and a structured learning plan to guide you as you commence your career.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual for the Graduate Lived Experience Support Worker. This role is specifically designed for individuals who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges, substance use, addiction, and/or suicidality. Whether your experience comes from personal journey or from supporting someone close to you, this role provides an opportunity to channel that experience into meaningful support for others within our community.

Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills to:

• Provide peer support to consumers navigating mental health, substance use, addiction, and/or suicidality challenges.
• Empower consumers in their recovery journey by utilising lived experience, with a focus on the Intentional Peer Support framework.
• Uphold consumer perspective values and to foster recovery-oriented, strength-based relationships

By the end of the program, you will have honed the essential skills to excel in and make a meaningful impact within the rewarding Mental Health sector.

Please visit the Wellways Careers site to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
  Applications will also be considered for perspective candidates that have completed the theory components for the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work but are yet to complete the placement hours.
• Lived/Living experience or a personal experience of supporting someone with mental health challenges, substance use and or addiction or suicidality.
• Willingness to intentionally and purposefully use this experience to support others.
• 100 points of identification
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children 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 structured learning environment with guidance from experienced mentors
• An individualised learning plan that fosters both personal and professional development
• 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 this role, please contact Mike Chiswell, Senior Peer Service Navigator on 0478 983 206.

Applications close 23rd March 2025

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

Wellways strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.