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.

• Are you a lived experience leader keen to be part of an executive team?
• This is a new, unique and exciting opportunity to strengthen lived experience across the organisation
• Influence the broader mental health sector for both participants and workforce
• Flexible Location

About Wellways

Wellways Australia is a leading national mental health, disability service provider and carer organisation, supporting individuals, families, and communities to achieve their hopes and potential. We are deeply committed to strengthening the voices of those with lived and living experience and expertise, in shaping the future of mental health services.

To further our purpose and strategic ambitions, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Director Lived Experience to lead the development and implementation of our Lived and Living Experience Strategy across all aspects of our organisation.

About the opportunity

The Director Lived Experience ensures that the voices of lived and living experience are central to our strategy, governance, operations, workforce, business development, recruitment, quality, and evaluation.

This newly created position reports directly to the CEO and is a key member of the executive team. Working closely with the Lived and Living Experience Authority, the Board, as well as a range of internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will lead and coordinate this pivotal strategy.

Some key deliverables and responsibilities of the role include:

• Lived Experience Strategy Development
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Coproduction and Codesign Processes
• Inform Peer Workforce Development
• Team Leadership
• Project Management

To thrive in this role, you:

• Have publicly disclosed personal lived experience of mental health challenges, with demonstrated lived experience expertise suitable for an executive role.
• Have equivalent experience or a relevant tertiary qualifications (minimum 5 years).
• Provide examples of your leadership experience within an executive team, particularly in periods of significant organisational change.
• Demonstrate your understanding of discrimination and importance of the inclusion of a diverse range of voices.

Other essential requirements

• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children's Check

What we can offer you

• 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

If you are passionate about leading meaningful change in mental health services and championing the inclusion of lived and living experience voices, we encourage you to apply.

We're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most.

To view the full Position Description click here.

To submit your application with Resume and Cover Letter, click the "Apply Now" button.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nicole Kondogiannis, Director People & Culture via email at: [email protected] using the subject line: Director Lived Experience - Brisbane / Melbourne / Sydney enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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