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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.\nAre you a passionate lived experience leader ready to influence change at an executive level?\nLead the implementation of the Lived Experience Strategy across Wellways - centering lived and living experience voices in the work we do.\nDrive sector-wide change by continuing to elevate lived experience leadership and improve outcomes for participants and the workforce.\n5 year executive contract\nAt Wellways, we believe lived experience is more than a perspective, it is expertise, leadership and a catalyst for meaningful change.\nWe are seeking a visionary Director of Lived Experience to continue to drive our bold agenda that transforms how lived experience is recognised, valued and embedded across both our organisation and the broader mental health and wellbeing sector.\nThis is a pivotal leadership opportunity for someone ready to challenge traditional ways of thinking, influence organisational strategy and ensure the voices of people with lived experience, families and carers have genuine power in shaping the services, systems and decisions that affect their lives.\nAbout the opportunity\nThe Director Lived Experience ensures that the voices of lived and living experience are central to our strategy, governance, operations, workforce, business development, recruitment, quality and evaluation.\nThe opportunity to lead change\nDrive systemic change by embedding the lived experience strategy to strengthen organisational strategy, governance, service design and decision making.\nCreate authentic influence by creating opportunities for people with lived experience, families and carers to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing services.\nLead with purpose and conviction by challenging tokenistic approaches, breaking down barriers and advocating for a culture grounded in recovery, inclusion, human rights and self determination.\nBuild a powerful movement for change by strengthening partnerships, elevating lived experience voices and influencing practice across Wellways and the wider sector.\nSome key deliverables and responsibilities of the role include:\nLived Experience Strategy Execution\nChange Management\nStakeholder Engagement\nCoproduction and Codesign Processes\nInform Peer Workforce Development\nLeadership\nProject Management\nWhat you bring to this leadership role:\nYou have publicly disclosed personal lived experience of mental health challenges, with demonstrated lived experience expertise suitable for an executive role.\nDemonstrated senior leadership experience in complex organisation\nAble to lead self and others through periods of significant change\nProvide examples of your leadership experience within an executive team, particularly in periods of significant organisational change.\nDemonstrate your understanding of discrimination and importance of the inclusion of a diverse range of voices.\nDesirable - relevant tertiary qualification\nThe role is based at Fairfield (Victoria) however location is flexible for the right person.\nOther essential requirements:\nRight to work within Australia\nCurrent valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake some travel\nNDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate\nSatisfactory National Police Records Check\nNDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children's Check\nWhy Wellways?\nWe know that real change happens when people are heard, respected and empowered to lead their own journeys. Our commitment to connection, compassion, respect and inclusion is reflected in our determination to create communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.\nA purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued\nAn equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment\nSalary 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\nMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum\nReceive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave\nPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment\nPaid Cultural Leave (where applicable)\nAccess for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program \nTo view the full Position Description and submit your application with Resume and Cover Letter, click APPLY.\nWellways is not just offering a job, we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive and purpose driven community where your wellbeing and success matter most. If you are ready to turn lived experience into leadership, influence into action and purpose into lasting change, we want to hear from you.\nFor a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nicole Kondogiannis, Director People & Culture via email at: . Please include the job title in the subject line.\nWellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.\nJob Description Summary\nThis is your opportunity to change the system, challenge the status quo and put lived experience at the centre of everything we do.Contract End Date\n01/01/2032Culture\nWe’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. 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