Job Description

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.

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Full time key Peer leadership role at the forefront of Mental Health Salary $105,000 - $110.000 + Leave Loading + Salary Packaging Shape recovery-focused care across Murrumbidgee region

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What if your lived experience could help shape the way mental health services are delivered while supporting others to find their own path forward? Better. Together. is looking for a Peer Team Leader to lead our peer and psychosocial workforce across our hubs throughout the Murrumbidgee region

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This is a unique leadership opportunity that brings together lived experience, peer practice, team leadership and genuine connection.

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You will support a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred and recovery-oriented care while continuing to work directly alongside participants as an equal.

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About Better. Together.

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Better. Together. is a free mental health service for people aged 18 and over across the Murrumbidgee region.

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Our teams work alongside general practices to provide support that looks at the whole person, their mental health, physical health, relationships, community connections, goals and aspirations.

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Peer work is an important part of this approach.

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We believe people bring valuable knowledge from their own experiences of mental distress, service use, recovery, personal growth and learning.

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When shared intentionally and purposefully, lived experience can create authentic connection, challenge assumptions and help people feel understood.

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About the role

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As Peer Team Leader, you will provide visible, values-driven leadership to the peer and psychosocial workforce across the region.

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Coordinate day-to-day operations, support workflows and workforce planning and provide practical practice support to Peer Workers and Health Linkers.

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A key part of the role is creating a team culture where people feel supported, included, empowered and connected to their purpose.

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You will instil Wellways peer work values and Intentional Peer Support (IPS) principles,



while working closely with the Clinical Team Leader and Service & GP Partnerships Manager to ensure clinical, peer and psychosocial teams work together effectively.

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You will also remain connected to participants through direct peer work, intentionally drawing on your own lived experience to build authentic, mutual relationships and support self-determination and recovery.

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Please Note: this position can be based out of any of our offices – Wagga Wagga, Deniliquin, Griffith and Young.

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You will have...

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- Relevant experience in peer work, psychosocial support or a related field
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- Personal lived experience of mental distress and/or service use that you can intentionally and appropriately draw upon in peer practice
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- Experience supporting, coordinating or leading a team
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- The ability to create an inclusive, supportive and accountable team culture
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You will need:

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- Certificate IV in Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, or Community Services, or equivalent lived experience workforce knowledge, skills and practical experience
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- Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-led practice
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- Demonstrated experience leading frontline teams
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- Right to work in Australia 100 points of ID
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- Valid Driver Licence and willingness to travel
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- Satisfactory National Police Record Check
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- International Police Check (if applicable)
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- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – Quality Safety and You
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What we will offer you...

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- A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
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- Paid Cultural Leave
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- An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
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- 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
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- Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
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- Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
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- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
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- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
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If you're ready to lead with lived experience, support a passionate peer workforce and help build a more connected approach to mental health care, we'd love to hear from you.

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For further information regarding this role please contact Allison Thorne, Regional Manager via email at [email protected].

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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.

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Job Description Summary

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Full time role leading a passionate peer team to create meaningful connections, champion recovery and shape better mental health care.

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Culture

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We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.

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All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

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We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels.

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We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

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Applications Close 13/09/2026

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Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, Recent South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania.

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Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year.

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Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

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We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.

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Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities.

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To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383_Practice_Principles.pdf

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Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.

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All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to successful appointment.

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