Advanced Peer Worker

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Metro South Health Full time
Overview

Advanced Peer Worker role at Metro South Health. Join our collaborative and experienced health care team with a focus on safety, culture and teamwork.

Your New Role

As a valued member of the Logan Adult Wellbeing Team, you will leverage your personal lived experience to support and inspire consumers on their recovery journey. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to deliver person-centred care that fosters resilience and empowerment.

Responsibilities
  • Co-develop, deliver, and evaluate education and wellbeing activities within the Adult Mental Health Services.
  • Provide formal peer support, practical assistance, and tailored education to help consumers build skills for mental and physical health recovery.
  • Mentor and guide peer workers, promoting the values and principles of peer support within the team.
  • Collaborate with NGOs, government agencies, and internal teams to enhance consumer engagement and recovery-oriented practice.
About you

You are passionate about using your lived experience to make a meaningful difference in mental health recovery. You possess strong communication and mentoring skills and are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment for consumers and colleagues alike.

  • Demonstrated experience in peer support with a deep understanding of recovery frameworks and person-centred care.
  • Ability to share your recovery story authentically to inspire hope and self-advocacy in others.
  • Skilled in working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and community organisations.
  • Committed to continuous professional development, supervision, and improving service quality.
What We Can Offer You
  • A family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
  • Renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career with opportunities to learn and grow regardless of role.
  • Benefits of working for Queensland's public health system, including generous leave entitlements, salary packaging, professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
About us

Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services provide inpatient, hospital-based and community mental health and community alcohol and drug services for all age groups across multiple campuses. We promote a consumer-centred, integrated care approach across the continuum of addiction and mental health services. Our values are Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement, and Excellence. We encourage diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to deliver safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We are Metro South Health. We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim, operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, and inspiring, and we aim to save lives and change lives.

Occupational groups and employment details
  • Occupational group: Administration
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Administrative
  • Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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