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 the opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic individual with first hand experience as a family/carer, coupled with demonstrated lived experience expertise, to lead our organisation's Lived Experience initiatives. This role involves collaborating on the operationalisation of the Lived Experience strategy, reviewing frameworks, providing leadership in reform efforts, and assisting in the development of consumer and carer councils.

Responsibilities also include driving policy change, developing frameworks, and ensuring workforce capability aligns with lived experience principles. The successful candidate will inspire a culture of collaboration, self-advocacy, and resilience, fostering a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. They will engage stakeholders, contribute to co-production efforts, and maintain the integrity of peer practices.

Additionally, the role entails leading community engagement activities, providing internal advice, and leveraging partnerships for positive health outcomes. Strong commitment, integrity, and diligence, along with effective communication and collaboration skills, are essential for success in this role.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Lived experience of supporting someone with mental health challenges/psychological distress.
• Minimum Certificate IV in peer support or lived experience of supporting someone with mental health challenges and has worked in a designated lived experience role
• Intentional Peer support core training completed (or willing to complete)
• Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake regular travel
• Current Police Records Check
• Current Working with Children Check (as required)
• Right to Work within Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Card

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savour delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. 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. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

For a confidential discussion about the role or the full position description, please contact Claire Conlon on 0418 826 469 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Lived Experience Carer Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

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.

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