Join a values-driven team that values wellbeing, inclusion, professional growth and community connection
Share your lived experience to empower others and demonstrate that recovery is possible
SCHADS Level 3 ($***** - $*****per hour) + Salary Packaging + Leave loading
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.
Peer Recovery Worker - Community Living Support (CLS)Coffs Harbour
At Wellways, we believe recovery is possible for everyone.
As a Peer Recovery Worker, you will draw on your own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to inspire hope, build meaningful connections, and support people to achieve their goals.
Working within our Community Living Support (CLS) program, you'll provide practical, person-led support that helps people strengthen their independence, develop recent skills, connect with their community and build the supports that sustain their wellbeing.
Full time and Part-time opportunities available
About the Opportunity
As a Peer Recovery Worker, you will walk alongside participants as they identify their strengths, aspirations and goals.
You will provide practical, hands-on support that assists people to build confidence, develop self-management skills and connect with their communities.
Working as part of an integrated team,



you will help ensure participants receive consistent, high-quality support while maintaining accurate records and documentation that contribute to positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Use your lived experience to engage, empower and support people on their recovery journey
Provide practical, strengths-based support tailored to individual goals and needs
Facilitate peer learning programs and promote hope, recovery and self-determination
Work collaboratively with participants, families, communities and partner services
Maintain accurate participant records, recovery plans and program documentation
About You
You will be passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and committed to person-led, recovery-focused practice.
Provide practical, strengths-based support tailored to individual goals and needs and facilitate programs and promote hope, recovery and self-determination.
You will work collaboratively with participants, families, communities and partner services.
You will also need:
Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services,



or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications
100 points of identification
Evidence of right to work in Australia
Drivers Licence
National Police Check
International Police (if required)
Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
NDIS Workers Orientation Modules - free online course
What we will offer you...
A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
Paid Cultural Leave
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
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Cherie Caltabiano | Program Manager | ••••@wellways.org
Please ensure you submit your updated Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.
Click APPLY to view the full position description.
We encourage early applications as interviews may begin prior to advertising closing date.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

📌 Peer Recovery Worker (Coffs Harbour)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Coffs Harbour