PRS Peer Worker
- Provide individualised, recovery-focused support to participants using lived experience of mental health recovery.
- Build respectful peer relationships and promote self-determination among participants.
- Contribute to group activities and collaborate with families and other services.
At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.
- Rewarding opportunity to join values driven, not-for-profit organisation
- Draw on your real-life experience to support people in their own recovery journey
- Part time (equiv 4 days a week) opportunity until 30 June 2027
About the opportunity
Working as part of the Psychosocial Recovery Service (PRS), you’ll draw on your own lived experience of mental health recovery to provide individualised, recovery focused and trauma informed support in the community. You’ll build respectful peer relationships with participants, using your lived experience intentionally and purposefully to share perspectives where appropriate, promote self-determination and support people to recognise their own strengths and possibilities.
You’ll work alongside participants to build confidence, develop practical life skills, strengthen social connections and connect with services and supports that contribute to their wellbeing and recovery. You’ll also contribute to group activities and recovery planning, and work collaboratively with families, carers, supporters and other services where appropriate.
Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.
About the program
The Psychosocial Recovery Service (PRS) is a program that exists to provide non-clinical based psychosocial support services to assist people experiencing severe mental health challenges, resulting in a reduction in psychosocial functional capacity as well as their family and their carers.
What do you need?
- Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health issues - Certificate IV qualification or above preferred
- Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel
- Appropriate IT skills
- Right to Work within Australia
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children's Check or willingness to obtain
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
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
- Development opportunities in line with your career goals
- Salary packaging up to $15,899 that 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 Adam Macmillan, Acting Manager Mental Health Services at 0429 937 624 or amacmillan@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
Bring your lived experience to a meaningful role supporting people to build confidence, connection and wellbeing in their community.
Contract End Date
30/06/2027
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
04/10/2026
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