Peer Recovery Worker

Ruah aims to promote measures to achieve equality. Section 51 of the Equal opportunity Act applies to this role.

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia's community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA's biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

Inspire is the Fiona Stanley Hospital Mental Health Service. This service provides Lived Experience Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Peer Workers as part of a multidisciplinary team to support consumers, carers, and families while in the hospital.

Peer Recovery Workers provide a unique perspective and offer hope to individuals on their recovery journey by showing that recovery is possible. Through shared understanding, Peer Recovery Workers help people feel supported, connect, grow resilience and enhance wellbeing.

This is a maximum term full time position, working 38 hours per week from Monday to Friday, with a maximum date of 31 December 2025.

As well as the above documentation, we will be looking for:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (alternatively, at least 75% completion).
• Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the three guiding principles of the organisation.
• Lived experience of recovery from mental health and/or a Cultural peer perspective.
• Willingness to identify as a person with lived experience working in a Peer Support role.
• An understanding of Peer Work in a community setting.
• Openness to continuous quality improvement and learning in this role.
• A great attitude and commitment to your team, colleagues, clients, and the organisation.
• Ability to engage with individuals within different levels of needs and build and maintain a professional relationship
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Ability to model positive behaviours, emotional maturity, coping skills and resilience.
• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Sound understanding of Microsoft Office suite and client reporting system.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture.

• National Police Clearance Certificate.
• International Police Clearance Certificate, if applicable.
• Hospital required vaccinations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B and Pertussis/Diphtheria/Tetanus). The successful candidate will receive the hospital screening form containing all the details regarding vaccinations.

• An opportunity to work in an important role alongside a passionate team.
• Remuneration aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), commencing at $88,372.
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to EAP.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more

We'd love to hear from you

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27th August, 2025. Ruah may extend the application period if required.

For further information, please contact Lorraine Kelly, Team Lead - Mental Health and Wellness, at lorraine.kelly@ruah.org.au.

Ruah has a zero tolerance against child abuse and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to feel safe and be safe across all areas of our organisation.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, weneed people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.