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 

• Commence your career in the rewarding mental health peer work sector
• Full time (flexible) opportunity to apply your studies in a supportive, practical setting
• Paid graduate opportunity until 13th April 2027

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity for you to apply your studies in an environment in which you will be receiving comprehensive support, professional development opportunities and a structured learning plan to guide you as you commence your career.

This Early Career role is specifically designed for individuals who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges, substance use, addiction, and/or suicidality. Whether your experience comes from personal journey or from supporting someone close to you, this role provides an opportunity to channel that experience into meaningful support for others within our community.

Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills to:

• Provide peer support to participants navigating mental health, substance use, addiction, and/or suicidality challenges
• Build reciprocal and supportive relationships with participants that focus on strengths and recovery. Working to uphold participant voices wherever possible
• Empower participants in their recovery journey by utilising lived experience with a focus on the Intentional Peer Support framework

Flexibility to complete this program across part?time hours is available (minimum four days a week) with rosters designed to support your study and life commitments.

By the end of the program, you will have honed the essential skills to excel in and make a meaningful impact within the rewarding Mental Health Peer Work sector.

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

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (completion preferred)
• - We invite applications from people at different stages of their learning journey. This includes those who have completed a related study stream, are interested in pursuing the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or have completed the theory component and are yet to finalise their placement hours
• Lived/Living experience or a personal experience of supporting someone with mental health challenges, substance use and or addiction or suicidality
• Willingness to intentionally and purposefully use this experience to support others
• 100 points of identification
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

About Us

Wellways is a for purpose mental health and disability support organisation working nationally to support people of all ages experiencing challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.

Across Victoria, Wellways works alongside partners to deliver Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals that respond to the diverse needs of communities. Guided by lived experience, inclusive practice and strong collaboration, we help create welcoming and supportive spaces that are deeply grounded in the communities we serve.

What we offer

• A structured learning environment with guidance from experienced mentors
• An individualised learning plan that fosters both personal and professional development
• 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
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Ellen Hamilton, Peer Work Program Coordinator at [email protected].

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

Job Description Summary

Begin your mental health career with paid learning, supportive mentoring, and opportunities to use your lived experience to create meaningful impact.

Contract End Date

13/04/2027

Culture

We?re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteams 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

17/03/2026