Senior Peer Worker

About the role

Wellways is seeking an experienced Senior Peer Worker to lead and mentor the peer workforce across Connected Care in Tasmania. This permanent, onsite role supports a multidisciplinary clinical team delivering high‑quality, person‑centred mental health care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day delivery of services to ensure safe, high‑quality, participant‑centred outcomes.
• Coordinate team workflows, participant allocation, rostering and workforce coverage.
• Offer practical guidance and support to the peer work team in line with peer work values and Intentional Peer Support principles.
• Support implementation of organisational initiatives and local service improvements.
• Promote safe work practices and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Confident, approachable senior worker with leadership experience.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, Community Services, or equivalent lived‑experience knowledge.
• Personal lived experience of mental health challenges or service use.
• Demonstrated understanding of peer work values and principles.
• Experience leading frontline teams and coordinating daily operations.
• Strong understanding of recovery‑oriented and trauma‑informed practice.
• Right to work in Australia, current driver licence and willingness to travel.
• Clear National Police Record Check, Working with Vulnerable People/Children checks and NDIS Worker Screening.

What we offer

• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Inclusive workplace where diversity and lived experience are valued.
• Salary packaging benefits, meal and entertainment allowance.
• Annual leave loading and paid parental leave after 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.