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.
Full-time/Ongoing (open to candidates seeking part-time)
$***** per hour (SCHADS Level 3B) + Salary Packaging benefits + Leave loading
Based in Upper Mount Gravatt QLD
Are you a current or former Carer looking to make a difference?
Use your lived experience to support and guide others through their caring journey.
Wellways' Carer Gateway In-person Peer Support (IPPS) program offers a unique opportunity to foster real connections, encourage recovery and build strong, supportive communities.
About the role
As aPeer Facilitator,you will lead structured group sessions for Carers, drawing on the CHIME recovery framework (Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment), peer support principles and reflective practice.
Your role is to create safe, inclusive spaces where Carers can share, learn and grow together.
You'll be trained to deliver a series of engaging group sessions on topics like:
Dealing with stress, balancing life and improving sleep
Building communication skills and confidence
Navigating systems like the NDIS and My Aged Care
Reconnecting with personal identity and wellbeing
Implementing and facilitating specific and targeted programs to Young Carers (up to 25 years old) and/or Carers (+25 years old)
What is Lived Experience?
Lived experience offers unique insight, empathy and authenticity that enrich in person connections.
It is not about professional or clinical expertise,



but rather the personal journey of being a carer and offering support.
Peer Facilitators will intentionally draw on theirown lived experienceto support the learning of others.
This includes effectively communicating the challenges and experiences that contributed to their caring journey.
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following
Lived experience as a young Carer or adult Carer
Certificate IV or above in a support discipline and/or equivalent Community sector experience
Evidence of working rights within Australia (birth cert/passport/visa)
Driving Licence
National Police Check (12 months old) and Working with Childrens Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course
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 workplace
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, we encourage you to contact Genevieve Wells, ****** you have any additional questions that the position description doesn't cover.
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.
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📌 In Person Peer Support Facilitator (Queensland)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Queensland