• Rare opportunity to join a vibrant team working to provide a voice for marginalised community groups
• Draw on your lived experience of mental health to provide advocacy and challenge stigma
• This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those touched by mental illness

About the program

Wellways Brainwaves is an award-winning community radio show created with the aim to raise awareness, challenge stigma and provide advocacy surrounding mental health issues. The program covers a wide range of topics relating to mental health and is produced and presented by people with a lived experience of mental health issues themselves.

In partnership with 3CR Community Radio, Brainwaves airs weekly on Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 5:30pm.

About the role:

As a member of the Brainwaves creative team, you will be part of processes that bring flare to the program. In this role, you may find yourself facilitating the creation of content, editing podcasting or archiving shows. More specifically, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Remaining up-to-date with current events for show content
• Sourcing guests for future shows
• Generating questions for guests
• Editing pre-recorded shows
• Uploading and archiving shows/podcasts as required
• Liaising with Volunteer Coordinator as required
• Listening to shows (live or via podcast)
• Attending production team meetings
• Providing support to other team members

What do you need?

• Peer experience –as a person with a lived experience of mental illness
• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake some travel
• Appropriate IT skills
• Satisfactory Working with Children Check, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion certificate
• Evidence of COVID booster vaccination or valid medical exemption

About Us

Wellways supports inclusivity and we’re proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

For a copy of the position description or a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Cailin Thompson, Senior Coordinator, Peer Volunteer Programs on 03 8486 4230.

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement. Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.