Peer Wellbeing Navigator - First Nations

First Nations Lived Experience role within the new Medicare Mental Health Centre

Draw on your lived experience to engage and support the lives of the First Nations community

7 month short term contract - parental leave cover

Medicare Mental Health Centre

Sunshine Coast

Working together, Wellways and Clarity Health Care are committed to delivering a spectrum of mental health and addiction supports and interventions tailored to the unique need of the community.

About the Role

Are you passionate about using your lived experience to support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities? Join us as a First Nations Peer Wellbeing Navigator within the new Medicare Mental Health Centre on the Sunshine Coast. This role provides an opportunity to offer culturally responsive peer support, guiding individuals on their mental health and recovery journeys through an approach—blending traditional cultural healing knowledge and practices with mainstream mental health services.

Key Benefits:

Short term 7-month contract

SCHADS Level 4 - $43.08 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

Work within a team that values Lived/Living Experience, cultural inclusivity, and peer-led support

Salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum + additional meal and entertainment allowance

17.5% leave loading + cultural leave

What You’ll Be Doing:

Intentional Peer Support – Walk alongside community members, using shared experiences to create meaningful connections.

One-on-One Service Navigation – Assist individuals in accessing the right supports, advocating for their needs.

Facilitating First Nations Group Sessions – Lead culturally safe peer-led recovery groups

Building Capacity – Strengthen community engagement, empowering individuals to navigate health services confidently.

Support Social and Emotional Wellbeing – Support engagement with culturally appropriate treatment options, incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of healing.

You will have:

Personal experience with mental health challenges, distress, or recovery and a willingness to share your journey in a culturally safe and appropriate way.

A strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, recognising how cultural, spiritual, and kinship systems influence health and healing.

Demonstrated connections to First Nations communities, with knowledge of the unique barriers faced in accessing mental health supports.

The ability to provide trauma-informed, person-cantered peer support while honouring the strengths and resilience of First Nations peoples.

A community-recognised voice—acknowledged by local Elders, leaders, or organisations.

What You Need to Bring:

Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), Peer Work or 1+ year experience in a relevant field

Ability to work a rotating roster including evenings and weekends if required

100 points of ID and Right to Work in Australia

Driver’s Licence

National Police Check, Working with Children Check (Blue Card) & NDIS Worker Screening Check

Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Modules (free online course)

Why Work With Us?

At Wellways, we believe in the power of Lived Experience and Peer Work. We provide a culturally safe and inclusive environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are valued, heard, and supported. Our approach is deeply rooted in the principles of social and emotional wellbeing, ensuring that peer support remains strength-based, community-led, and culturally empowering.

If you are passionate about supporting your community through culturally safe peer support, we encourage you to apply!

For further information regarding this role, please contact Ryan Olsen

To view the full Position Description and submit your cover letter and application, click APPLY.

Wellways is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to commencement.

Job Description Summary7-month parental leave contract First Nations Peer role within the new Medicare Mental Health Centre.

Contract End Date01/02/2026

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 Close01/06/2025

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