Peer Recovery Worker, Residential Programs at Wellways Australia

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lived Experience, Peer Support, Group Facilitation, One-on-One Support, Recovery Coaching, Mental Health Support, Community Engagement, Skill Development, Interpersonal Skills, NDIS Orientation

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 Rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive residential mental health recovery program Use your lived experience to connect with and empower people in our community Part-time opportunity (3 days per week) with access to salary packaging benefits and annual leave loading About the opportunity Have you navigated your own mental health recovery and would like to draw from your experience to support others? As our new Peer Recovery Worker, your lived experience can offer real hope and meaningful connection to people in our community who are working towards their own recovery. In this role, you'll work alongside participants in a residential setting – sharing your experience, building connection and helping to create a supportive environment for participants. You'll lead group activities, provide one-on-one support and assist participants in developing everyday skills to support their recovery. This is your opportunity to join a supportive team that values your perspective and recognises the importance of your contribution. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role. About the programs Wellways delivers Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) & the Specialist Residential Rehabilitation Program (SRRP) in partnership with Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (GVAMH&WS). These services operate 24/7 and provides a practical environment that facilitates the maintenance of, and / or the development of skills in the domains of daily living, learning, working, social and health. This program provides clinical and psychosocial support to participants and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice. To be successful in this role, you will need: Personal experience of mental health challenges and a willingness to draw upon your experiences and recovery journey to inform your work Relevant qualifications (generally Certificate IV or above in fields such as Community Services, Peer Work or Mental Health) OR commensurate experience (1+ years) required to work in a support role for people with a mental illness OR Intentional Peer Support training OR the ability to demonstrate study toward these qualifications Right to work within Australia Current valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake some travel NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate Satisfactory National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children's Check 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 the role, we encourage you to contact Paul Dann, Program Manager on 03 5823 8900. 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 As a Peer Recovery Worker, you’ll draw on your own lived experience of mental health recovery to build connection, reduce stigma, and offer meaningful support to others on their recovery journey. Working in a residential setting, you'll lead group activities, provide one-on-one support, and help create a welcoming and supportive environment for participants. 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 08/03/2026 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 Recovery Worker will draw upon their lived experience of mental health recovery to connect with and empower participants in a residential setting. Responsibilities include leading group activities, providing one-on-one support, and assisting participants in developing everyday skills for their recovery.