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Wellways Australia is hiring a Participant and Family Development Practitioner (Lived Experience) on a full‑time onsite basis in Fairfield, 07. The role exists to support and deliver development opportunities for participants and families, strengthen self‑agency and recovery, review and co design initiatives, and mentor peer facilitators across Wellways. It offers SCHADS Level 5.1 ($51 p/h) plus super, leave loading and salary packaging. Pre engagement requirements include lived experience, evidence of working rights, 100 points ID, Police Check, WWC and NDIS worker screening, and the free orientation module. To apply, click Apply to download the full PD, send your resume and a cover letter, and contact Anita Conlon for a confidential chat at [email protected]. Applications close 19/02/2026.

• Be part of an organisation that puts the people first!
• Shape the future of participant-centres development initiatives
• SCHADS Level 5.1 ($51 p/h) + Super + leave loading + Salary packaging option
   

About this opportunity
The Participant and Family Development Practitioner support and delivers development opportunities for participants and families across Wellways. Working within the participant and family engagement team, you will help strengthen self-agency and recovery by supporting, improving, and delivering participant and family development initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Work across Wellways to review development initiatives and ensure they meet the needs of participants, families, and different service types.
• Promote a strong, shared commitment to accessible, high-quality initiatives that reflect participant and family goals.
• Help improve existing initiatives and co-design new ones alongside participants and families.
• Support peer facilitators to confidently and effectively deliver initiatives.
   

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 experience of mental distress, disability or as a family/carer of someone with mental distress or disability
• Experience in designated lived experience role
• Lived expertise in organisational and system change
• 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
• 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 APPLY to download a copy of full position description.

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity, please contact Anita Conlon, Participant and Family Engagement Manager (Lived Experience) |[email protected]

To apply, please send through a copy of your resume as well as a cover letter demonstrating how your experiences and skills would suit this role.

Job Description Summary

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.

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.

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