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We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify at LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.\nHave you supported a loved one with a mental health issue and/or suicidal crisis or attempt?\nJoin a meaningful role where your lived experience can make a real difference!\n SCHADS Level 3B ( $33.49 - $43.42 ) + Leave loading + salary packaging benefits\nHave you experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide or had a close friend who has struggled with suicidal thoughts? This is your chance to support and connect with families facing similar challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide peer support for families deeply affected by a loved one’s suicide attempt or crisis.\nAbout your new role\nAs a Peer Family Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to walk alongside families during some of their most challenging times, connecting them with community support services and offering tools and guidance to create an environment of care, understanding, and hope. Through heartfelt and courageous conversations, you’ll help individuals explore their feelings and discover what truly matters in their family’s healing journey.\nThis role is peer-led and community-based, allowing you to provide meaningful support through personal connection during times of crisis. You’ll share valuable information and practical resources, lead supportive peer groups, offer proactive follow-ups, and assist with navigating services and advocating for families’ needs.\nCarer Peer Support is all about fostering mutual understanding, compassion, and empowerment, helping carers find the strength and confidence to support their loved ones through moments o crisis and beyond.\nWhat do you need?\nLived experience of supporting a loved one experiencing suicidal ideation, crisis and/or suicide attempts\nRelevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health conditions\nHighly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with people from a variety of backgrounds\nSatisfactory Police Records Check \nDrivers Licence with ability to undertake some travel and be away overnight\nBlue Card - Working with Children Check \nNDIS Worker Screening Check \nNDIS Workers Orientation Module - Quality Safety and You - free online course \nRight to Work within Australia \nWhat we will offer you…\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 \nFor a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Monique Holland |\nCandidates may be interviewed and selected prior to the closing date\nTo view the full Position Description and submit your cover letter outlining your relevant lived experience and Resume, click APPLY\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 role offers a unique opportunity to provide peer support for families deeply affected by a loved one’s suicide attempt or crisis.Culture\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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