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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 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.Have you supported a friend or loved one with a mental health issue and/or suicidal crisis or attempt?Part time (26.6 hours per week) ongoing role in Townsville, QueenslandSCHADS Level 3 (up to $40.62 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging benefits)The Support for Families, Friends and Significant Others of People at risk of suicide Program has a unique opportunity to offer carers, who are so deeply impacted by a suicide attempt or a loved one experiencing suicidal crisis, carer peer support.About your new roleAs a Peer Family Support Worker, you will be potentially linking participants with other community support services and provide gentle psychoeducational tools and guidance on things that can support an environment of support, understanding and confidence. These courageous conversations can help people to understand how they are feeling and define what is important to in the recovery journey for the family.The Peer Family Support worker is a peer led, community based position and will consist of carer peer connection in crisis; information and practical resources; peer support groups which can include educational sessions; proactive follow-up; service navigation and advocacy.Carer Peer Support is focused on support, mutual understanding and psychoeducation on aspects of care that work and can support a loved during a time of crisis.What do you need?Lived experience of supporting a loved one experiencing suicidal ideation, crisis and/or suicide attemptsRelevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health conditionsHighly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with people from a variety of backgroundsSatisfactory Police Records CheckBlue Card Working with Children CheckNDIS Worker Screening CheckNDIS Workers Orientation Module Quality Safety and You free online courseRight to Work within AustraliaWhat we will offer youA purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valuedAn equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environmentSalary packaging up to $15,899enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasingMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annumReceive 17.5% leave loadingevery time you take annual leavePaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentTo view the full Position Description and submit your cover letter and application, click APPLYFor a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Rikki Jackson | Candidates may be interviewed and selected prior to the closing dateWellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.Job Description SummaryPart time peer role, supporting carers/families who are on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide of a loved one.CultureWe''re passionate about ourwork, whichis enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure 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.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 Close22/02/2026