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. Join us to support a multidisciplinary clinical team across Northern Tasmania Shape high-quality, person-centred mental health care through Connected Care SCHADS 3B ($*****-$*****p/h) + Superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience Peer Worker – Connected Care Connected Care is seeking an experienced and passionate Peer Worker to draw on their lived experience to build authentic connections and support participants in their recovery This is an opportunity to bring together your lived experience, personal growth and specialist peer work knowledge and skills.
About Connected Care
Connected Care is a statewide, integrated mental health service delivered by Wellways in partnership with Stride Mental Health and Clarity Health Care and commissioned by Primary Health Tasmania (PHT). Supporting adults aged 18 years and over, Connected Care provides free mental health care and support through a 'no wrong door' approach and stepped-care model. Our centralised statewide after-hours service provides additional access to support outside core service hours.
About you
In this role, you will support our peer workforce across the Connect Care, strengthening peer practice and capability, fostering a inclusive team culture, and ensuring recovery-oriented and lived experience-informed approaches across service delivery. This is a field-based role,



delivering outreach support across Tasmania to participant and their families. You will support participants to understand and exercise their rights, strengthen self-advocacy and identity barriers to choice and autonomy and active participation in their own life, care and support.
You will need:
Certificate IV in Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, or Community Services (completed or enrolled), or equivalent lived experience workforce knowledge, skills and practical experience
Personal lived experience of mental health challenges, distress and/or engagement with mental health service
Demonstrated understanding of peer work values and principles
A strong understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice
Right to work in Australia
A current Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required
Satisfactory National Police Record Check
International Police Check (if applicable)
Current Working with Vulnerable People/Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – Quality, Safety and You – free online course
What we offer
At Wellways, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to improving mental health and wellbeing and creating meaningful change for individuals, families and communities. You'll also have access to:
A supportive and team-oriented multidisciplinary environment
Opportunities for professional development and career growth




An inclusive workplace where diversity and lived experience are valued
Paid Cultural Leave
Salary packaging benefits
Meal and Entertainment allowance through salary packaging
Annual leave loading
Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Join Connected Care and help create accessible, coordinated and recovery-focused mental health support for people across Northern Tasmania.
Culture
We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams 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.
Applications Close 02/11/2026
About Wellways
Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than **** people each year. Our **** staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit
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📌 Peer Woker - Launceston
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