AOD Wellbeing Navigator Peer
- Utilise lived experience to support individuals on their recovery journey.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide tailored support.
- Engage with the community to promote mental health and wellbeing.
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 peoplewho identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
- Utilise your real-life experience to engage, encourage and support people in our community
- Full time/5 days per week opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team!
- NFP values based company + salary packaging up to $15,899
About the opportunity
Working together in Greater Shepparton - Strathbogie - Moira, Wellways, APMHA Healthcare and GV Health will provide a range of support and therapies specific to what the community needs, whenever and wherever they are needed. Lived experience, inclusivity and partnership will underpin all our work. This is a new way of doing things and creates an amazing opportunity to drive much-needed mental health improvements for our communities.
This identified Wellbeing Navigator Peer role exists to guide people with experience of alcohol and other drugs through an intentional journey of evidence-based care and support; supporting people to achieve wellbeing and optimal participation in the community. This role will see you walking alongside participants at every step of their time in the service; from the initial conversation, to delivering 1:1 service navigation, care planning, education and capacity building, and is one where you will play a vital role in ensuring participants, carers and their families receive valuable and supportive care.
Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.
Now is your chance to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria to ensure that everyone is supported and included.
About you
This role is identified for someone who feels comfortable to draw on their personal lived experience of alcohol and/or other drugs and recovery to support their peers in our community on their own recovery journey.
You’re empathetic and relish opportunities to make meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community. You will also have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges or as carers of loved ones who do.
You will also need:
- Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector or Intentional Peer Support Training
- 100 points of identification
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
- National Police Check
- Current Working with Children Check-employment
- Drivers licence
- NDIS Workers Screening check
- NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate – free online course
Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are free, voluntary, and easy to access, with no referral required. Importantly, these new services will be delivered on the basis of ‘how can we help? and a ‘no wrong door’ approach, focused on giving choice and control over how people in our community want to receive support.
This new service will make it easier for community members to access the support they need, closer to home and family, carers, and support networks.
Most importantly, Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are safe spaces for everyone.
What we will 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
- Eligible candidates may have access to incentive payments for relocation expenses as part of the Regional Mental Health workforce Grants Program administered by the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV).
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Hayley Clarke, Team Leader Support and Connect on 1300 000 559
We'd love to get to know you!
Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.
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
Rewarding opportunity to work alongside individuals, carers and families; to ensure they feel heard and supported in our community.
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.
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Applications Close
08/11/2026
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