Hasi/cls Peer Support Worker

2 days ago

Tweed Heads, Australia Open Minds Full time

Join Open Minds Tweed Heads as a Peer Support Worker, where you'll use your lived experience of mental health challenges and/or flood recovery to inspire hope, foster resilience, and connect people with the supports they need.

This is a full-time opportunity until 30th June 2026 within our Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) and Community Living Supports (CLS) programs. You’ll be joining a welcoming, multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting the Tweed Heads community.

**What you'll be doing**:

- Using your lived experience to build trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, including those at risk of homelessness or suicide
- Supporting individuals to access essential services such as physical health activities, housing, medical appointments, and psychological supports
- Co-facilitating peer-led and psychosocial group programs, including some after-hours events
- Acting as a bridge between service users and the community by linking with other providers and making warm referrals based on client needs
- Actively contributing to team culture through meetings, admin, evaluation processes, and representing Open Minds at local events and networks.

**What we’re looking for**:

- A completed Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
- Experience in peer support (volunteer or professional), with the ability to engage diverse individuals including vulnerable people, families, and professionals
- Knowledge of local services, referral pathways, and how the mental health and psychosocial support system operates today
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and administrative skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office
- A flexible, proactive mindset with the ability to advocate, think creatively, and take initiative in supporting others

**More reasons to join Open Minds**:

- A connected, welcoming team committed to growth and community wellbeing
- Opportunities to build insight into hospital pathways and integrated care
- A values-driven culture that empowers people with lived experience
- Access to discounts at hundreds of retailers
- A supportive workplace focused on wellbeing and purpose

Applications close **EOD 12th May 2025.**
- Open Minds acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we all work, live and play on. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples. We reflect upon the millions of footprints that are embedded into the earth from our Ancestors, the pathways that were forged, the meaning they leave behind and the continuation of the traditions through the next generations._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 14 months

Pay: $73,803.60 - $75,917.92 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Referral program
- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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