First Nations Peer Wellbeing Navigator

About the role

Wellways and Clarity Health Care are offering a part-time, ongoing First Nations Peer Wellbeing Navigator role within the Medicare Mental Health Centre in Gladstone. The position uses lived experience of mental health challenges, psychological distress or recovery to connect with participants, share understanding and offer hope as they explore options and build confidence. It is a 4-day-per-week, 30.4-hour role at SCHADS Level 4, paid $46.70 per hour plus leave loading and salary packaging.

Key responsibilities

• Use your own lived experience to support First Nations people through their recovery journey
• Work alongside participants as they explore their options and find the support that works for them
• Join a team that values compassion, genuine relationships, cultural safety and a culturally respectful approach

Required profile

• Lived or living experience of mental health challenges, psychological distress or recovery, used safely to support others
• Genuine interest in supporting First Nations people and communities
• Understanding of the importance of culture, identity and culturally safe support
• Acknowledged by First Nations community and leadership
• Strong connection to First Nations communities and understanding of their lived experiences on Country
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or 1+ years of relevant work experience in the mental health sector or peer support
• 100 points of identification, evidence of right to work in Australia, driver's licence, National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Willingness to work a rotating roster including evenings and weekends

What we offer

• Paid cultural leave
• Salary packaging up to $15,899
• Meal and entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per year
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Employee Assistance Program access for you and your family

To apply, use the Apply button on the advert; applications close on 15 November 2026. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may start before the closing date.