Lived Experience Strategy and Organisational Design Advisor (Family)

• Be part of Wellways Lived Experience Strategy and Organisational Design team
• Shape the future of inclusive practice
• Flexible location, values-led culture and lived experience values

About the role

At Wellways, lived experience is central to everything we do. As the Lived Experience Strategy and Organisational Design Advisor (Family), you will advise on the perspectives of family, carer and kin across our organisational strategies, service models and policies.

This role sits within the Lived Experience Leadership Team, working closely with the Strategy and Organisational Design stream to:

• Provide expert advice grounded in lived experience
• Influence service and system design to ensure family perspectives are truly embedded
• Lead the implementation of Wellways’ Lived Experience Strategy across the organisation
• Inform tender development and program design
• Collaborate on tender development, research, evaluation and employee practice guidance

You will also work directly with operational services to ensure they reflect and respond to the needs and wisdom of families, carers and kin. You will provide support to deliver Lived and Living Experience Authority (LLEA) priorities or projects.

Please note, this is a full-time role but hours maybe negotiable for the right candidate.

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:

• Experience in designated lived experience family/supporter roles.
• 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
• Current valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake regular travel

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 Mary O’Hagan | Director Lived Experience | mohagan@wellways.org

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.

Applicants from anywhere in Australia who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply!

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.

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