Family Peer Support Worker

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.
Support carers/families who are on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide
Full time and Part time (30.4 hours per week) ongoing roles in Mackay
SCHADS Level 3 ($40.49 - $43.42 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging benefits)
Wellways, recognises the unique contribution that Peers offer in the delivery of support services to improve community health and wellbeing. Peers offer an expertise that cannot be developed through study; it is their experience of supporting a loved one with a mental health issue and/or suicidal crisis or attempt, and their path of recovery, that informs their values, beliefs and expertise in the development of programs that meet the needs of community and their loved ones.
Peer Family Support Worker is focused on support, mutual understanding and psychoeducation on aspects of care that work and can support a loved during a time of crisis.
About your new role
As a Peer Family Support Worker you will be linking participants with other community support services and provide gentle psychoeducational tools and guidance on things that can support an environment of support, understanding and confidence. These courageous conversations can help people to understand how they are feeling and define what is important to in the recovery journey for the family.
The Peer Family Support worker is a peer led, community based position and will consist of carer peer connection in crisis; information and practical resources; peer support groups which can include educational sessions; proactive follow-up; service navigation and advocacy.
What do you need?
Lived experience of supporting a loved one experiencing suicidal ideation, crisis and/or suicide attempts
Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health conditions
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with people from a variety of backgrounds
Satisfactory Police Records Check
Blue Card – Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Workers Orientation Module – Quality Safety and You – free online course
Right to Work within Australia
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 Rona Graffunder | rgraffunder@wellways.org
Candidates may be interviewed and selected prior to the closing date
Please ensure you submit your updated Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your experience supporting a loved one experiencing suicidal ideation, crisis and/or suicide attempts.
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.
Job Description SummaryFull time and Part time roles, supporting carers/families who are on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide of a loved one
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 Close15/11/2026