At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.
We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.
Have you supported a friend or loved one with a mental health issue and/or suicidal crisis or attempt?
Part time (30.4 hours per week) ongoing role in Townsville, Queensland
SCHADS Level 3B ($***** - $*****) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits
The Support for Families, Friends and Significant Others of People at risk of suicide Program has a unique opportunity to offer carers, who are so deeply impacted by a suicide attempt or a loved one experiencing suicidal crisis, carer peer support.
About your new role
As aPeer Family Support Workeryou will be potentially linking participants with othercommunitysupport services and provide gentle psychoeducational tools and guidance on things that can support an environment of support, understanding and confidence.
These courageous conversations can help people to understand how they are feeling and define what is important to in the recovery journey for the family.
The Peer Family Support worker is apeerled,



community based position and will consist of carerpeerconnection in crisis; information and practical resources; peer support groups which can include educational sessions; proactive follow-up; service navigation and advocacy.
Carer Peer Support is focused on support, mutual understanding and psychoeducation on aspects of care that work and can support a loved during a time of crisis.
What do you need?
Lived experience of supporting a loved one experiencing suicidal ideation, crisis and/or suicide attempts
Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health conditions
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with people from a variety of backgrounds
Satisfactory Police Records Check
Blue Card - Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Workers Orientation Module - Quality Safety and You - free online course
Right to Work within Australia
What we will 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
For a confidential discussion about the role,
Candidates may be interviewed and selected prior to the 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.
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📌 Peer Family Support Worker - Part Time (Townsville)
🏢 Wellways
📍 Townsville