In Person Peer Support Facilitator at Wellways Australia

Bundaberg West, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

38.65

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lived Experience, Peer Support, Communication Skills, Reflective Practice, Group Facilitation, Empowerment, Stress Management, Identity Reconnection, Wellbeing, NDIS Navigation, Young Carers Support, Community Engagement, Inclusivity, Caring Journey, Support Discipline, Child Safety Checks

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

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. Full-time ongoing opportunity based in Bundaberg QLD $38.65 per hour (SCHADS Level 3B) + Salary Packaging benefits + Leave loading Use your lived experience as a Carer to inform your work, empower and support others Are you a current or former Carer looking to make a difference? Use your lived experience to support and guide others through their caring journey. Wellways’ Carer Gateway In-person Peer Support (IPPS) program offers a unique opportunity to foster real connections, encourage recovery and build strong, supportive communities. About the role As a Peer Facilitator, you will lead structured group sessions for Carers, drawing on the CHIME recovery framework (Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment), peer support principles and reflective practice. Your role is to create safe, inclusive spaces where Carers can share, learn and grow together. You’ll be trained to deliver a series of engaging group sessions on topics like: Dealing with stress, balancing life and improving sleep Building communication skills and confidence Navigating systems like the NDIS and My Aged Care Reconnecting with personal identity and wellbeing Implementing and facilitating specific and targeted programs to Young Carers (up to 25 years old) and/or Carers (+25 years old) What is Lived Experience? Lived experience offers unique insight, empathy and authenticity that enrich in person connections. It is not about professional or clinical expertise, but rather the personal journey of being a carer and offering support. Peer Facilitators will intentionally draw on their own lived experience to support the learning of others. This includes effectively communicating the challenges and experiences that contributed to their caring journey. To be successful in this role, you will possess the following Lived experience as a young Carer or adult Carer Certificate IV or above in a support discipline and/or equivalent Community sector experience Evidence of working rights within Australia (birth cert/passport/visa) Driving Licence National Police Check (12 months old) Working with Childrens Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course 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 Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program Click here to view the full position Description Apply by submitting your updated CV and a Cover Letter addresssing the key selection criteria for the role. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kathleen Roser via email kroser@wellways.org 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 Building stronger Carer communities through peer-led support. 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 28/12/2025 Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383_Practice_Principles.pdf Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.

Responsibilities

As a Peer Facilitator, you will lead structured group sessions for Carers, creating safe and inclusive spaces for sharing and learning. You will draw on the CHIME recovery framework and your lived experience to empower and support others.