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.

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• Work in a recovery-oriented program providing psychosocial support for people experiencing mental health challenges
• Identified role, Permanent full time opportunity at a not for profit, values based company
• From $76k annual salary (SCHADS Level 3) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + annual leave loading

About the Opportunity

As a identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Wellbeing Worker, you will support people to build confidence, connection and capacity in their everyday lives. Drawing on lived experience, you will provide one-to-one and group-based support, maintain connection with people while they wait for services, and help people navigate psychosocial and community-based supports.

You will work alongside participants, families, carers and service partners to support recovery, strengthen engagement, and promote a coordinated, community-based approach.

About You

You bring lived experience use it in your work with care, empathy and intention. You are comfortable with people from all backgrounds who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and value the strengths and perspectives people bring. You collaborate, reflect on your practice, and bring warmth, curiosity and accountability to your work.

About the Program

The Psychosocial Support Service has been shaped alongside participants, carers and referrers to offer timely, needs-based support for people experiencing mental health challenges. The program focuses on building capacity, strengthening independence, and supporting people to navigate pathways into ongoing psychosocial supports, including the NDIS.

The service provides people-centred support for all community members including individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, with an emphasis on safe entry, connection, and continuity of support.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

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 this role, we encourage you to contact Tegan Dawson, Senior Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner on 0401 118 382.

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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

This is a designated position for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to provide lived experience support that builds confidence, connection and capacity, helping people navigate psychosocial supports and community pathways.

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

18/01/2026