Senior Wellbeing Peer

*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.** **Key leadership role within the new Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Hub*** **Draw on your own lived experience of recovery to lead a dedicated Wellbeing Team*** **Part time – 3 days per week, SCHADS Level 4 ($44.58 per hour) + Salary Packaging + Leave loading****Be part of something new and inspiring The Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Hub is seeking a motivated and compassionate leader to head up our Wellbeing Team. In this role, you will bring your own lived experience of recovery to shape an innovative mental health service, guiding a passionate team to deliver meaningful support to the community.**The **Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Hub** is an innovative new model of integrated stepped care, transforming the way mental health and wellbeing support is delivered across Queensland. Wellways, together with our consortia partners Each, Lumsden Psychology, QPASTT and Goondir will provide seamless, free and voluntary services built on the principles of no wrong door, community inclusion and consumer choice and control.**About you**Drawing on your real-life experience, coupled with skills learned through education and training, the **Senior Wellbeing Peer**, will lead a team of DBS and community engagement workers to support and represent people impacted by **mental illness**, psychological distress and substance use or **addiction**.You will be comfortable to share personal experiences with program consumers within a safe and supported way and will have **personal experience** of a **mental illness** or **psychological distress** and **recovery**.Your **leadership** experience in the health or community services sector will be of great value in this role as well as your proven leadership and experience in working within a **mental health** or equivalent **community**-based support role with lived experience.Main responsibilities of the role include:* Providing leadership, coaching and supervision to a team of peer workforces* Satisfy reporting requirements* Providing intentional peer support* Providing one on one service navigation and care planning* Capacity building within the workforce, participants and community* Support engagement with clinical supportsThe position may also carry a small caseload of participants, as needed, providing service navigation.**You will also need:*** Personal Experience of mental distress and recovery where you accessed and navigated health services, including mental health services* Cert IV/Diploma in Peer Work, Mental Health, AOD or related field or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector or International Peer Support Training* Two years Mental Health experience as a Peer worker* National Police Check* Current Working with Children Check - employment* NDIS Workers Screening check* Evidence of right to work in Australia* 100 points of identification* NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate – free online course**Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Hub** will provide the community with a free, safe and welcoming space to access mental health advice, supports and services.**What we can 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* **Paid cultural leave** where applicable* Access for you and your family to our **Employee Assistance Program**For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact **Melinda Lowry** via email *We encourage early applications as interviews will begin prior to advertising closing date.*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 Summary**Enjoy the benefits of a rewarding career with $44.58 per hour, salary packaging and leave loading, all while making a real difference.# **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**21/12/2025#J-18808-Ljbffr