Is This You?

- Looking for a meaningful role where you can positively impact the lives of people with intersecting support needs?

- Looking for up to $97,140.16 base salary + 12% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (that means you keep more of your money- our employees save about $5,500 a year on average)?

- Looking to join a values driven not-for-profit organisation?

What ACSO can offer you

- Part time 0.8 FTE (flexible between Monday - Friday), permanent role

- Base salary of $92,298.96-$97,140.16 depending on skills and experience + 12% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options

- Salary packaging available- Our employees save about $5,500 a year on average

- Annual leave loading of 17.5%

- Located across Benalla, Wangaratta or Mansfield

- An extra day of paid leave for Foundation Day - a special day off to express our gratitude for your dedication and contributions, as we commemorate the day ACSO was founded by Stan McCormack.

- Flexible working arrangements - includes options for an accrued day off or compressed hours.

- Learning and development opportunities - including access to ACSO's leadership development program and a dedicated leadership coach. In house training suite of client specific training including in Trauma Informed Practice, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), plus best practice training on all aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

- Career progression opportunities - leadership development programs and coaching

- Wellbeing initiatives - such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter!

- Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation

About the program

Wellways, Albury Wodonga Health and Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO), are working together to provide mental health and wellbeing supports in Benalla & Wangaratta to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home.

The Benalla & Wangaratta Mental Health and Wellbeing Local provides welcoming and inclusive support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges, including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug addiction treatment and care needs.





We are working with the local community and people who have a personal experience of mental health issues and recovery to build these services so they are the best they can be.

The Benalla & Wangaratta Mental Health and Wellbeing Local 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.

About the role

Drawing on your Lived/Living experience of mental health and addiction challenges and the recovery journey, as well as your professional skills, the Wellbeing Navigator Peer - AOD, reporting to the Team Leader Support and Connect, is dedicated to supporting and advocating for individuals affected by mental illness, psychological distress and substance use or addiction. Working alongside other disciplines, you'll play a key role in our collaborative network fostering a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.

Peer navigators will guide people through an intentional journey of evidence-based treatment, care, and support, assisting people to achieve wellbeing and improved participation in the community.

About you

- Personal experience of co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns and accessing and navigating healthcare services, including mental health services.

- Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work, SHARC Peer Worker Training, Intentional Peer Support or willingness to complete or

- 1+ year relevant work experience in a peer worker role or

- Ability to promote and contribute to a culture of hope and optimism through the sharing of your lived/living experiences or recovery to support participants and the team.

- Willingness to draw upon your experiences and recovery journey to inform your work and share intentionally with participants of the service to support their journey.

- Demonstrated skill in establishing, empowering and supportive partnerships with individuals, families, and carers.





- An understanding and demonstrated commitment to social inclusion and diversity.

- Basic skills/willingness to learn skills in Microsoft Office Suite and client management systems.

Desirable
- Prior experience working within the Mental Health or AOD sectors, or a community-based organisation.

Welcomed applicants
- Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, people living with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ are encouraged to apply.

- We welcome and encourage applicants with varied experiences of mental illness, addiction, homelessness and other experiences of accessing social services, embracing the richness of life experiences.

How to apply

If you think you'd be a great fit - we'd love to hear from you!

1. Please apply via our careers website and view the position description - https://www.acso.org.au/work-at-acso/current-career-opportunities/
2. Provide a copy of your resume
3. Provide a brief covering letter outlining how you meet the key requirements and any experience you have in achieving the key areas of accountability for this position, as detailed in the position description

As ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance before they commence employment in this position. You must also have ability to obtain (and maintain) a Working with Children's Check and a valid Australian driver's licence.

To learn more about this position, please contact Lucy Lee- Support and Connect Lead on 0478 276 ***.

Applications close Monday 23 November 2026

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner, so we recommend applying early!

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.

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