Peer Practitioner

• Utilise your lived/living experience of mental health challenges to support service users achieve recovery goals and independent living
• Permanent Part-time (17 hours/week) | 24/7 rotating roster
• Hourly rate $38.65 - $41.45 + Super 12% & Benefits
• The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) | St James, Perth Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia's largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and empathetic Peer Practitioner for a permanent, part-time role (17 hours/week) at the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) in St James. Drawing on your lived or living experience of mental health and/or alcohol and drug challenges, you will provide person-centred, recovery-oriented support, empowering clients to identify their goals and take steps toward recovery. The role involves working a flexible 24/7 roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

About the service

The Saint James Transitional Care Unit (TCU), in partnership with East Metro Health Service, supports adults aged 18–64 to transition from hospital to community or prevent hospital admissions. Delivered by a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians and peer workers, the service helps clients achieve their goals, build life skills, strengthen relationships, connect with support networks, and develop the confidence and capacity to live independently.

Key responsibilities

• Use your lived/living experience of mental ill health and recovery to build connection, offer hope, and support others on their recovery journey.
• Deliver high-quality services to respond to the unique needs of people, offering a flexible and person-centred approach.
• Provide resources and support to help people foster positive relationships with those important to them.
• Participate in regular training, peer co-reflection, and professional development to strengthen your practice.
• Support people to navigate services and connect with community supports that help them build confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life.
• Actively contribute to co-design and service improvement, championing the voice and leadership of people with lived experience.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) are required in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/ or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, is desirable but not required.
• Previous experience in using lived experience and Expertise in a dedicated Peer role strongly desirable
• Experience, expertise and/or desire to work directly with people with mental health issues, as well as their families and carers.
• Experience and/or commitment in providing empathic person-centred relational support.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.).
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International,for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.

Interested?

To apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 498088. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Thursday 28 August 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information, please contact:

Susan Greenhatch, Service Manager

Susan.Greenhatch@mindaustralia.org.au

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

PD Peer Practitioner (TCU) 20241017.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.