State Peer Practice Lead (Consumer) - QLD

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Work for an organisation that truly puts people first! Opportunity to work in our Queensland office SCHADS 5B ($51p/h) + Super + leave loading + Salary package options 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, people who identify as family, kin or carers 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 this opportunity The State Peer Practice Lead is a senior practice support role sitting in the national Lived Experience team, based in and operating across all peer support service offerings in Queensland. You will assist with strengthening peer practice by providing guidance, co-reflection and learning opportunities for Peer Workers based in Queensland, and by coaching managers to apply established peer work principles within allocated services. The key Responsibilities include: Provide reflective practice sessions and co-reflection for the peer workforce, within established frameworks. Coach managers to strengthen their understanding of peer work and to support peer workers within their region/program. Facilitate and contribute to Communities of Practice to promote peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing, and professional development within allocated region/programs. Provide secondary consultation within established peer practice frameworks and escalate complex matters to the LLE Leadership team or Operational team as appropriate. Please note that this position can be based out of any of our QLD offices with a preference for upper Mt Gravatt or Birtinya QLD Pre-engagement requirements Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment: Publicly disclosed Lived-Living Experience of mental distress, accessing services and personal healing or recovery. Completion of Level IV certificate in Mental Health Peer Work or similar Completion of other Peer Work practice models and approaches (IPS preferred) Minimum 3 years' experience in a designated Peer Work role with at least 1 year experience in senior, mentoring or practice support role (desirable) 100 points of ID including evidence of working rights within Australia (birth certificate/passport/visa) National Police Check (completed with the past 12 months) Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check QLD Child Safety Check NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course About Wellways Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7 000 people each year! Please Click here to download a copy of Position Description For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity, please contact Magdel Hammond on MHammond@wellways.org To apply, please send through a copy of your resume as well as a cover letter Job Description Summary The Peer Practice Lead is a senior practice support role operating across designated programs/regions within the Lived Experience Team. The role works alongside peer workers strengthens peer practice by providing guidance, co-reflection and learning opportunities and to align practice to Intentional Peer Support. The role also offers coaching to managers to apply established peer work principles within allocated services. 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. W e 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. How to Apply This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites. Please select "Apply" below to complete your application. Applications Close 07/07/2026