At a Glance
- Tasks: Use your lived experience to empower others on their recovery journey.
- Company: Join Wellways, a values-driven team focused on wellbeing and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, paid cultural leave, and professional development.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while supporting their independence and recovery.
- Qualifications: Certificate 4 in Mental Health or Community Services, or actively working towards it.
The predicted salary is between 43.42 - 43.42 $ per hour.
Join a values-driven team that values wellbeing, inclusion, professional growth and community connection. Share your lived experience to empower others and demonstrate that recovery is possible.
Wellways 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.
As a Peer Recovery Worker, you will draw on your own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to inspire hope, build meaningful connections, and support people to achieve their goals. Working within our Community Living Support (CLS) program, you'll provide practical, person-led support that helps people strengthen their independence, develop new skills, connect with their community and build the supports that sustain their wellbeing.
About The Opportunity
As a Peer Recovery Worker, you will walk alongside participants as they identify their strengths, aspirations and goals. You will provide practical, hands-on support that assists people to build confidence, develop self-management skills and connect with their communities. Working as part of an integrated team, you will help ensure participants receive consistent, high-quality support while maintaining accurate records and documentation that contribute to positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Use your lived experience to engage, empower and support people on their recovery journey.
- Provide practical, strengths-based support tailored to individual goals and needs.
- Facilitate peer learning programs and promote hope, recovery and self-determination.
- Work collaboratively with participants, families, communities and partner services.
- Maintain accurate participant records, recovery plans and program documentation.
About You
You will be passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and committed to person-led, recovery-focused practice. You will also need:
- Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or be enrolled in and actively working toward completing one of these qualifications.
- 100 points of identification.
- Evidence of right to work in Australia.
- Drivers Licence.
- National Police Check.
- International Police (if required).
- Working with Children Check - Blue Card.
- NDIS Workers Screening Check.
- NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course.
What We Will Offer You
- A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued.
- Paid Cultural Leave.
- An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment.
- 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.
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
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 15/11/2026
Peer Recovery Worker employer: Wellways Australia
Wellways is an exceptional employer that fosters a purpose-driven culture where respect and inclusivity are at the forefront. Located in Mackay, Queensland, we offer competitive benefits such as salary packaging, generous leave loading, and access to an Employee Assistance Program, all while providing meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth in the mental health sector. Join us in making a difference in the community by supporting individuals on their recovery journey following a suicide attempt.
