PARC2Home Peer Worker at Wellways Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

41.45

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer support, Mental health recovery, Outreach, Case management, Crisis support, Daily living skills support, Empathy, Communication, Relationship building, Recovery-focused practice

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. If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways Draw on your real-life experience to support people in their own recovery journey Permanent part time opportunity | equivalent to 3 days a week Onsite and doing outreach in the community. $38.65 - $41.45 per hour (SCHADS Level 3) + penalty rates + superannuation + annual leave loading + NFP salary packaging benefits About the Opportunity The PARC2Home Peer Worker role is a unique part of the Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) team, providing short-term support through outreach in the community as participants transition back to living independently after their stay at PARC. To support with this, you will also be onsite at PARC to begin developing rapport towards the end of their and work closely with the keyworkers. Drawing on your own lived experience of mental health recovery, you’ll walk alongside people during this important transition - offering empathy, practical support and connection to help them maintain momentum in their recovery. You’ll support participants to strengthen their daily living skills, build confidence, and stay engaged with their areas of focus established at PARC, and supports in the community. This is a rewarding role where you’ll be an essential part of fostering a service culture that truly embraces lived experience, peer support, and recovery-focused practice. If this sound like the next step in your career, we look forward to hearing from you! Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role. About the service PARC is a step-down and step-up sub-acute mental health service for those living within the local region. PARC is located in a community setting and provide an alternative option outside of the inpatient system for people who are becoming unwell, or who are in the early stages of recovery from an acute episode and need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting and to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans. This is a holistic 24/7 program, delivered in partnership with the Area Mental Health Service, offering both clinical and psychosocial support to people who are becoming unwell, or as an additional support to strengthen their gains whilst transitioning from an inpatient setting back home. To be successful in this role, you will need: Personal experience of a mental illness, or psychological distress and recovery Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR Tertiary qualification in a social science OR 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector Evidence of right to work in Australia Current valid driver licence and the ability to undertake some travel National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain. International Police (if required) NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course Why us? Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this. 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 this role, please contact Steven Cabral, Program Manager at scabral@wellways.org. 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 Job Description Summary The PARC2Home Peer Worker provides peer support to help participants successfully transition from PARC care back into their homes and 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 03/05/2026 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

The Peer Worker provides short-term outreach support to participants transitioning from the PARC facility back into independent living. They work alongside participants to strengthen daily living skills, build confidence, and maintain momentum in their recovery journey.