Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Peer Worker

3 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Southern NSW Local Health District Full time
Overview

The Dual Diagnosis Peer Worker position is based in the Emergency Department and works with the Mental Health Emergency Teams to enhance outcomes for individuals with a Dual Diagnosis. The position requires the person to have a lived experience of mental health and drug and/or alcohol issues. The position will provide an effective link between consumers/carers, clinicians and services, with a focus on improving the consumer journey and treatment outcomes whilst providing advocacy and support. The Peer worker will be able to develop strong and effective stakeholder partnerships, including liaison with families and/or carers. This role is required to work weekends and afterhours. Whilst the position is based at Wollongong Hospital it may be expected to travel across the district as needed.

Location details: Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital with a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus includes the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre and provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Details

Salary: $31.51 - $52.48 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging
Status: Temporary Part Time 32 hours per week
Location: Wollongong Hospital (TWH)
Applications close: 21 September 2025
Temporary funding: This is a temporarily funded position until 25 June 2028 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.

Responsibilities
  • Provide peer support and advocacy for individuals with dual diagnosis in the emergency department
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with families and carers and liaise with consumers, clinicians and services to improve the consumer journey and treatment outcomes
  • Contribute to a safe and supportive environment and collaborate with Mental Health Emergency Teams
  • Work weekends and after-hours as required
  • May travel across the district to support service delivery
Qualifications and requirements
  • Lived experience of mental health and drug and/or alcohol issues
  • Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Certificate IV in Peer Work or willingness to undertake the Certificate IV in Peer Work
  • Valid NSW Driver's Licence
Benefits
  • Allocated Days Off (ADO) - one paid day off per month for eligible full-time employees
  • Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
  • Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership for you and your family (eligible employees)
  • Discounted health insurance options
  • Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Equal opportunity and safety

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment, respecting Aboriginal communities, and acknowledging the traditional custodians of NSW. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit Stepping Up for Aboriginal recruitment assistance. NSW Health acknowledges the traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales.


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