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First Nations Peer Wellbeing Navigator

Wellways Australia
Shepparton, Victoria
Part time
1 day ago

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.

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways

About the Opportunity

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Navigator Peer, you’ll support First Nations community members through their mental health and wellbeing journey. Drawing on your own lived experience and cultural understanding, you’ll offer support that reflects the person’s story, values, strengths and aspirations. You’ll help people connect with the services, community, culture and healing practices that matter most to them, while nurturing hope, belonging and resilience.

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to lasting change - supporting strong, connected and empowered First Nations communities across the region.

Key elements of your new role will include:

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.
 

About You

You are a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with your own lived experience of mental health challenges, psychological distress or substance use. You’ve journeyed through recovery, shaped by both personal healing and cultural strength, and are now ready to walk alongside others as they navigate their own path.

Your story, and the way you share it, is grounded in respect, care and deep cultural understanding. You know the importance of being seen and heard, and you offer connection in a way that helps people feel safe, understood and supported. Whether supporting one-on-one or in group spaces, you help foster a sense of identity, purpose and possibility.

If you believe that healing happens through connection to culture, community and self, and you're ready to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll bring:

About the Service

Wellways, in partnership with APMHA Healthcare and GV Health, is excited to be working together across Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, and Moira to strengthen mental health and wellbeing support across the region. Together, we're aiming to offer services that meet the unique needs of individuals in our community, whenever and wherever they are needed. Lived experience, inclusivity, and genuine collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are free, voluntary and easy to access, with no referral needed. With a “no wrong door” approach and a focus on choice and connection, these safe and welcoming spaces make it easier for people to get the support they need – close to home, family and community.

What we will offer you…

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Bill Deeble, Senior Wellbeing Navigator Peer on 1300 000 559.

We'd love to get to know you!

Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.

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

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Navigator Peer, you’ll draw on your lived experience and cultural knowledge to walk alongside First Nations community members on their mental health and wellbeing journey. Through culturally safe peer support, you’ll help people connect with what matters to them - including community, culture, healing and recovery.

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

22/07/2025
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