Wellbeing Navigator Peer Cadet at Wellways Australia

Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Mental Health Support, Recovery-Oriented Practice, Relationship Building, Intentional Peer Support, Crisis Support, Communication, Empathy

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 Commence your career in the rewarding mental health peer work sector Full time (flexible) opportunity to build your skills in a supportive, practical learning environment Paid 12 month cadetship with access to not-for-profit salary packaging and annual leave loading benefits About the Opportunity This is an opportunity to begin your career in an environment where learning comes first. You will be supported to build your confidence, develop your practice and grow your skills through a structured learning plan, supervision and day to day guidance from experienced team members. This Cadet 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 in a safe and supported way while you learn what peer work looks like in practice. Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills to: Learn how to provide peer support to participants navigating mental health, substance use, addiction and/or suicidality challenges Build reciprocal and supportive relationships with participants that focus on strengths and recovery. Working to uphold participant voices wherever possible Grow your understanding of how lived and living experience can be shared with intention using frameworks such as Intentional Peer Support Observe, participate in and gradually contribute to peer support activities, including one to one support and group programs Flexibility to complete this program across part‑time hours is available (minimum four days a week) with rosters designed to support your study and life commitments. By the end of the program, you will have developed a strong foundation in peer work practice and a clearer understanding of how you would like to grow your career within the mental health and wellbeing sector. Please click here 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: Be currently enrolled in, or willing to enrol in, the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or a relevant certificate level qualification 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 or willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate About the Service Wellways, in partnership with Gippsland Lakes Complete Health and Latrobe Regional Health, is excited to be working together across East Gippsland to strengthen mental health and wellbeing support across the region. Together, we're aiming to offer services that meet the unique needs of individuals in our community, whenever and wherever they are needed. Lived experience, inclusivity, and genuine collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are free, voluntary and easy to access, with no referral needed. With a “no wrong door” approach and a focus on choice and connection, these safe and welcoming spaces make it easier for people to get the support they need - close to home, family and community. 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 the role, we encourage you to contact Ellen Hamilton, Peer Work Program Coordinator at ehamilton@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 Job Description Summary Begin your mental health career with paid learning, supportive mentoring and opportunities to use your lived experience to create meaningful impact. Contract End Date 29/06/2027 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 24/05/2026 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

Provide peer support to participants navigating mental health, substance use, and addiction challenges using lived experience. Build supportive, strengths-based relationships and contribute to one-to-one and group peer support activities.