Senior Lived And Living Experience Authority Support Officer

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 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 the program

The LLE Authority has been designed to be a sustainable and influential LLE voice that operates and impacts at the governance level of the organisation including on strategic direction and planning, organisation policy and culture, budget, advocacy and research priorities, and organisation performance. The Board expects to learn from, be challenged and held to account by and to work in partnership with the LLE Authority to ensure that governance decisions reflect LLE perspectives.

The LLE Authority will actively connect to LLE voice and expertise across Wellways' programs and service and all states and territories in which Wellways operates.

About the opportunity

The LLE Authority is in its formative stages and the Senior LLE Authority Support Officer will play a critical role in enabling and supporting the LLE Authority in its establishment, and early development phases, and in shaping and delivering on the full range of its roles and responsibilities, as well as in determining its own self-governance processes.

The LLE Authority Support Officer is expected to have lived experience and work from a LLE perspective bringing to the role an innovative and creative mindset as well as substantial project management experience and a deep understanding of governance/advisory functions.

The role will work closely with and report to the Co-Chairs of the LLE Authority and using their lived experience and engage in collaborative relationships with the National Manager Advocacy and Lived Experience Leadership and the LLE Governance Support Officer.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Lived experience in and knowledge of the mental health and/or disability sectors
• Proven capacity to put Lived Experience at the centre and forefront of thinking, decision making and writing
• The capacity to work from a Lived Experience lens and perspective
• Ability to write and develop reports, policies and other documents that are accessible and, potentially, in a variety of non-traditional formats
• A demonstrated understanding of discrimination and importance of the inclusion of a diverse range of voices

Other essential requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children's Check

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Miriam Beuthien on (03) 7020 6*** or Email *********@wellways.org

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

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.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways