Peer Service Navigator (Frankston Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at Wellways Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

47.97

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lived Experience, Peer Support, Care Planning, Community Engagement, Substance Use Recovery, Mental Health, Capacity Building, Group Facilitation

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 help drive meaningful improvements in community mental health Full time opportunity until 30th June 2026 $44.58 to $47.97 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging About the Opportunity Utilising their lived experience, together with skills gained through education and training, the Peer Service Navigator will support and represent people impacted by mental illness, psychological distress, and substance use or addiction. Employed by Wellways, this role works alongside multidisciplinary teams to instil hope through purposeful self-disclosure and positive role modelling, supporting individuals to recognise their strengths and possibilities for recovery. The Peer Service Navigator provides intentional peer support through one-to-one service navigation, care planning, and group-based peer programs such as Discovery and Thinking About Work. The role also focuses on capacity building and supporting people to engage with treatment and community supports, helping them overcome day-to-day barriers and encouraging confidence to try new approaches toward their goals. You will need: Lived and/ or living experience of alcohol and/or substance use or dependence and recovery. Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health or Peer Work, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience 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 (less than 12 months old) NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate About this Program The Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are a big and important step towards ensuring all Victorians – no matter their experience – get valuable and supportive mental health care in their community. In Frankston, Wellways, Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health are working together to provide innovative, mental health and wellbeing supports to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home. The Frankston Mental Health and Wellbeing Local will provide welcoming and inclusive support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges, including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug addiction treatment and care needs. More than ever before, we are working with the local community and people who have a personal experience of mental health issues and recovery to build these services so they are the best they can be. Our services will be co-produced by consumers, carers and the local community. 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 Elena Peacock - Connect and Support Team Leader on 0491 248 692 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. Job Description Summary Utilising your real-life experience & evidence-based treatment, provide intentional peer support to support consumers to achieve wellbeing Contract End Date 30/06/2026 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 18/01/2026 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 Service Navigator will support individuals impacted by mental illness and substance use through one-to-one service navigation and group-based peer programs. The role focuses on instilling hope and encouraging individuals to engage with treatment and community supports.