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.
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.
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.