Peer Practitioner

- Use your lived experience to make a real difference
- Part-time and Full-time positions until 30 June 2027, 24/7 rotating roster
- Join our new Transitional Recovery Program supporting people in Rockhampton and Yeppoon to achieve their recovery and wellness goals.

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 service

The Transitional Recovery Program supports adults leaving acute mental health services to build independence, prevent hospital readmission, and thrive in the community. In a homelike setting with 24/7 staff, we provide tailored one-to-one support, shared activities, and group programs, all built around each person’s strengths and goals.

About the role

We are seeking self-motivated, empathetic Peer Practitioners for fixed-term, part-time and full-time opportunities to join our new Transitional Recovery program in Rockhampton and Yeppoon. As a Peer Practitioner, you will draw on your lived experience of mental health and/or AOD challenges to:

- Build connections, share hope, and walk alongside people on their recovery journey.
- Deliver high-quality services tailored to the needs of each person.
- Provide individual and group support that empowers people to achieve their goals.
- Help people connect with family, carers, and community supports.
- Actively contribute to co-design and continuous service improvement.

This role requires flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including night shifts, weekdays, weekends, and sleepovers.

What you’ll bring

- Lived or living experience of mental health and/or AOD challenges, and a desire to use this to support others.
- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Youth Work, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other health-related field.
- 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 a peer role is highly desirable.
- Empathy, resilience, and commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused support.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Ability to provide proof of vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases or willingness to obtain required vaccinations per Queensland Health partnership.

Benefits

- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – support for you and your immediate family.
- Fitness Passport – access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
- Professional development – ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers – reference number 498241. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Friday 7 November 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Deb Budde, Service Manager

Deb.Budde@mindaustralia.org.au

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au.

Position Description

PD Peer Practitioner (TRP) 20250617.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.

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