Mental Health Peer Support Worker

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cobh Full time

Country & Outback Health is a not-for-profit organisation focused on building healthier and happier communities. Delivering a diverse range of mental health, allied health, addiction support, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, NDIS services as well as support services for young people within our headspace centres.

2 x 0.5 FTE roles available in:

  • Whyalla
  • Kadina
  • Port Augusta
The Program

The Mental Health Peer Support Worker draws upon their lived experience with mental health challenges to provide empathetic and informed support to individuals and families. In this role, they assist clients in navigating and maintaining engagement with mental health, general healthcare, and social support services.

The Role

By fostering trust and understanding, the Peer Support Worker plays a vital role in promoting recovery, empowerment, and connection within the community by:

  • Providing peer support and encouragement to enhance client engagement with services.
  • Assisting consumers in implementing action plans developed through comprehensive needs assessments and collaborative planning with other team members.
  • Establishing and maintain effective, professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensuring the accurate and timely maintenance of client records, adhering to required documentation standards and minimum data set requirements
  • Assist with monitoring, reporting and evaluation activities where required
About You
  • Demonstrated personal lived experience of mental illness and recovery, either through direct personal experience or as a caregiver.
  • Ability to draw on personal recovery experiences to provide professional, strengths-based support.
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Relevant certifications in mental health, social work, mental health peer support, or other related fields (desirable).
  • Out of hours work and intra-state travel may be required.
What's on offer?
  • A supportive working environment with a great work life balance
  • Competitive salary package in recognition of your qualifications and experience - $69,469 - $75,260
  • 5 weeks annual leave (+17.5% loading)
  • Cultural leave
  • Access to full NFP salary packing benefits so you can reduce your taxable income and increase your take home pay
Application

Application form and job description available HERE

Closing Date: Applications are shortlisted as they come in, so apply today

Note: For a confidential discussion, please contact: Sheree Crowe - Team Leader PMH - 0435 730 475

Employment checks: Employment with Country & Outback Health is subject to a National Police Check (NPC), DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check. All applicants must have current working rights in Australia and a valid driving licence.

To learn more about Country & Outback Health and our team please visit: cobh.com.au

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Peer Worker

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network Full time $62,486 - $90,360 per year

    Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Health Education OfficerRemuneration: $62,486 - $90,360 p.a plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ600276Position title: Peer Worker (Health Education Officer) - The Forensic Hospital - PFTIf you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and...

  • Peer Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network Full time

    Peer Worker (Health Education Officer) - The Forensic Hospital - PFTJoin to apply for the Peer Worker (Health Education Officer) - The Forensic Hospital - PFT role at NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health NetworkPeer Worker (Health Education Officer) - The Forensic Hospital - PFT1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Peer...

  • Peer Worker

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network Full time

    Peer Worker (Health Education Officer) - The Forensic Hospital - PFTJoin to apply for the Peer Worker (Health Education Officer) - The Forensic Hospital - PFT role at NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health NetworkPeer Worker (Health Education Officer) - The Forensic Hospital - PFT1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Peer...

  • Peer Workers And Mental Health Workers

    5 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Flourish Australia Full time

    Flourish Australia has multiple exciting opportunities for Peer Workers and Mental Health Workers to join our established teams in the Sydney area The positions available are: Full-time (76 hours/fortnight) Casual Based in Surry Hills, working across the Sydney region Level 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $38.65 -...

  • Senior Peer Worker

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network Full time $49 - $62 per year

    Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Health Educ Off Non Grad/GradRemuneration: $47.29 -$49.08 per hour(Non Graduate) ; $57.58 -$62.20 per hour (Graduate) plus superannuationHours Per Week: 20Requisition ID: REQ604254Applications Close: Monday 6 October 2025 at 11:59pm AESTPosition Title:Senior Peer Worker (Forensic Mental Health) –...

  • Mental Health Consumer Peer Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeMentalHealth Full time $34,820 - $50,710

    Support Worker - Mental Health Peer ServicesWe are seeking a Support Worker to join our team and provide peer support services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting people to achieve their goals and improve their overall wellbeing.The Support Worker will work...

  • Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia One Door Mental Health Full time

    **One Door Mental Health (ODMH) is looking for a Mental Health Recovery Support Worker to join our incredible team at Balgowlah, NSW on a permanent part-time basis.****About One Door**One Door Mental Health is a leading for purpose service provider for those living with mental illness, their families and carers.Our **community** creates a safe place that...

  • Peer Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nsw Health Full time

    OverviewPeer Support Worker - Sutherland Mental Health ServiceLocation: Caringbah, SydneyEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non-GraduateRemuneration: $31.51 - $52.48 per hour, plus superannuationHours Per Week: 24Requisition ID: REQApplications close date: 14 September...

  • Peer Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time

    OverviewPeer Worker (Health Education Officer) - The Forensic Hospital - PFTJoin to apply for the Peer Worker (Health Education Officer) role at NSW Health. This role is with the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN).Role detailsEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Health Education OfficerRemuneration: $62,486 -...

  • Peer Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time

    OverviewPeer Worker (Health Education Officer) - The Forensic Hospital - PFTJoin to apply for the Peer Worker (Health Education Officer) role at NSW Health. This role is with the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN).Role detailsEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Health Education OfficerRemuneration: $62,486 -...