Peer Intake Service and Support Worker

Wellways Australia

Date posted: January 17, 2026

Closes: Feb 16, 2026


4x days p/w Part time opportunity based at Traralgon VIC $38.65 p/h (SCHADS Level 3B) + Super + Leave loading + Salary packaging benefitsJoin us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!

About This Opportunity

The Service and Wellbeing Navigator will engage with community, including hard-to-reach cohorts, to ensure equitable access for all people in the community to local services. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Carer Connect Services are community led and integrated creating a responsive, flexible and helpful service experience.

Utilising your real-life experience, coupled with skills learned through education and training, in your role as the Peer Service and Wellbeing Navigator, you will support and represent carers, family members and supporters of people impacted by mental illness, psychological distress and substance use or addiction.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

Support carers who contact the centre (walk in / phone / via the Service Form)Enter carer data into the Carelink system, and undertake data analysis to meet service reporting requirementsProvide one on one service navigation support including the facilitation of internal and external referralsSupport carer engagement with other relevant servicesUndertake Connect service intake and liaison with the Senior Family & Peer Liaison regarding allocationSupport carer access to respiteSupport carer capacity buildingCo-deliver groups across GippslandMaintain the waitlist or a small caseload as required.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following

Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector or intentional Peer Support TrainingPolice Records Check and Working with Children Check100 point of IDNDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online courseNDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) is mandatory prior to commencement.

What we can offer you:

A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valuedAn equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environmentSalary 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 leasingMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annumReceive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leavePaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentPaid cultural leave (where applicable)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 on bbeschle@wellways.org

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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.

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

Job Description Summary

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.

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Applications Close

10/02/2026

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