First Nations Peer Wellbeing Navigator

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
Draw on your lived experience to build connection, hope and support
Permanent, minimum 8 days/fortnight role, as part of a supportive team
Not for profit, values-based company + salary packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% leave loading
About the Opportunity
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Navigator Peer, you'll use your own lived experience, cultural knowledge and recovery journey to support First Nations people experiencing mental health challenges, psychological distress, substance use and/ or addiction.
Working as part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, you'll walk alongside people as they identify their goals, build on their strengths and connect with the supports, services, culture and community that matter to them. Through intentional peer support, positive role modelling and culturally safe practice, you'll help create hope, strengthen wellbeing and support meaningful participation in community life.
Key elements of your new role will include:
Provide intentional, strengths-based peer support using lived and living experience
Offer one-on-one support, care planning and ongoing recovery support
Facilitate group peer sessions that build connection, confidence and resilience
Support people to develop everyday skills and engage with community services
Manage a caseload of participants, supporting them throughout their recovery journey in a culturally safe, trauma-informed way
Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.
We offer flexibility to work a minimum of 4 days per week, up to full time hours, to suit your preferred work/life balance.
About You
You identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and bring your own lived and living experience of mental health challenges, psychological distress and/or substance use. Your recovery journey has given you the empathy, strength and insight to walk alongside others and share your story in a safe, respectful and empowering way.
You are strongly connected to First Nations communities and understand the importance of culture, community and Country. Your ability to build safe and trusting relationships helps people feel seen, heard and understood, while your cultural knowledge and awareness supports care that is culturally safe, inclusive and meaningful.
What you’ll bring:
Is acknowledged by First Nations community and leadership
Personal experience of mental distress and accessing and navigating healthcare services, including mental health services and a willingness to draw upon your experiences and recovery journey to inform your work
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
Evidence of right to work in Australia
Current and valid driver licence and willingness to undertake travel as part of your role
Satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to undertake
NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate – free online course
About the Service
Wellways, in partnership with APMHA Healthcare and GV Health, is excited to be working together across Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, and Moira 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 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
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Hayley Clarke, Support & Connect Team Leader, on 1300 000 559.
We'd love to get to know you!
Please include your resume/CV as well as a cover letter, describing what draws you to this role and how your lived experience has shaped your interest or approach to this opportunity.
You’re welcome to share at a level that feels right for you.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencemen
Job Description SummarySupport First Nations communities with lived experience peer support, fostering culturally safe recovery, connection and inclusion.
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 Close04/10/2026