Peer Support Specialist

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeCare Full time $80,000 - $104,000
Job Role

A collaborative and experienced healthcare team seeks a valued member to leverage personal lived experience and support consumers on their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities
  • Co-develop, deliver, and evaluate education and wellbeing activities within Adult Mental Health Services.
  • Provide formal peer support, practical assistance, and tailored education to help consumers build skills for mental and physical health recovery.
  • Mentor and guide peer workers, promoting values and principles of peer support within the team.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to deliver person-centred care that fosters resilience and empowerment.
About You

You are passionate about using your lived experience to make a meaningful difference in mental health recovery. You possess strong communication and mentoring skills and are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment for consumers and colleagues alike.

  • Demonstrated experience in peer support with a deep understanding of recovery frameworks and person-centred care.
  • Ability to share your recovery story authentically to inspire hope and self-advocacy in others.
  • Skilled in working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and community organisations.
  • Committed to continuous professional development, supervision, and improving service quality.
What We Offer
  • A family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow regardless of role with renowned teaching and research excellence.
  • Benefits of working for a public health system including generous leave entitlements, salary packaging, professional development allowances, study and research assistance, corporate discounts, and employee wellness programs.
Our Organisation

We promote a consumer-centred, integrated care approach across the continuum of addiction and mental health services. Our values are Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement, and Excellence.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to deliver safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

Occupational Groups and Employment Details
  • Occupational group: Administration
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Administrative
  • Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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