This is a Senior Family Peer Liasion role with Wellways Australia based in Traralgon, VIC, AU Wellways Australia Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Family Peer Liasion role at Wellways Australia Lead meaningful community engagement that empowers carers, families, and supporters $44.58 – 47.97 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) Leave loading Super Salary packaging 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. About this Opportunity The Senior Family & Peer Liaison plays a critical role in shaping the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria, aligning with the key recommendations of the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health. Research demonstrates that services designed and delivered by people with lived experience and carers lead to improved consumer outcomes and experiences. In this rewarding role, you will build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, promote Connect services within the community, and support Family Peer Workers to ensure carers, family members, and supporters receive meaningful, compassionate, and inclusive care. Using your personal lived or living experience of supporting someone with mental illness, including co-occurring substance use or addiction, you will provide guidance and leadership to Family Peer Workers supporting families and carers accessing Connect services. The role also focuses on identifying and facilitating opportunities that increase carer inclusion and capacity to engage with services, including outreach to hidden or hard-to-reach community members who may face barriers accessing support through Connect centres. You will need: Personal experience of supporting a person with a mental illness, or psychological distress and recovery. Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science and additional 1 year relevant work experience in mental health sector or intentional Peer Support Training. You will also need: Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check Right to Work within Australia Satisfactory National Police Records Check (valid within the last 12 months) NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate About Us Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year! Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. 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 the role, we encourage you to contact Brendan Beschle, Program Coordinator on 0427 152 978 Once you APPLY click her 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. If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways Job Description Summary The Senior Family & Peer Liasion will identify and facilitate opportunities that promote the inclusion of and build the capacity of carers to access Connect services. This may include outreach to hard-to-reach community members and hidden cohorts who are unable to access services via the Connect centres. In addition, the Senior Family & Peer Liaison will utilise their personal lived or living experience of supporting a person with a mental illness, including people with co-occurring substance use or addiction, to support Family Peer Workers in their role supporting family members, carers and supporters who access Connect services. 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 24/05/2026 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Wellways Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading community engagement Building relationships with stakeholders Supporting Family Peer Workers Key Strengths Personal experience of supporting a person with a mental illness Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science Intentional Peer Support Training Current valid Driver’s License Current Working with Children Check Satisfactory National Police Records Check A Final Note: This is a role with Wellways Australia not with Hatch.
