First Nations Peer Wellbeing Navigator

Wellways Australia Limited

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Base: schads level 4 ($44.58 ph); bonus/equity: no...
First nations lived experience of mental illness
Strong connection with first nations communities
Ability to share personal recovery experiences safely
This role utilizes your lived experience as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to guide service participants through a journey of recovery and wellbeing

Job Summary

  • This role utilizes your lived experience as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to guide service participants through a journey of recovery and wellbeing.
  • The position offers a salary of $44.58 per hour plus salary packaging, leave loading, and access to meal allowances.
  • Wellways Australia is committed to reconciliation and inclusivity, seeking candidates who can walk alongside First Nations people facing psychological distress and addiction.

Matching Summary

This role utilizes your lived experience as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to guide service participants through a journey of recovery and wellbeing.

Salary

Base: SCHADS Level 4 ($44.58 per hour); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary Packaging up to $15,899; Leave loading 17.5%; Meal allowance up to $2,650

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • First Nations lived experience of mental illness
  • Strong connection with First Nations communities
  • Ability to share personal recovery experiences safely

Nice-to-have

  • Culturally respectful approach to community traditions
  • Participant focused recovery journey mindset
  • Experience in evidence-based treatment supports

Key Requirements

  • Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health or AOD
  • 1+ year relevant work experience in Mental Health Sector
  • Intentional Peer Support Training
  • 100 points of identification
  • Evidence of right to work in Australia
  • Drivers Licence
  • National Police Check
  • Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check

Work Rights

Evidence of right to work in Australia required

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