Peer Worker

**Company Description** For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.**

We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.

Join us and be part of a team that delivers **Altogether Better Care**—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.
- ** Part-time (0.4FTE) position until December 2025**:

- ** Based at our Box Hill office on the lands of the Wurundjeri People**:

- ** $44 - 48.99 per hour + Super + Generous not for profit salary packaging**

Are you passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey? We’re looking for an empathetic, experienced individual to join our team as Peer Worker within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub. In this role, you will use your lived experience to build meaningful, peer-to-peer relationships, inspire hope, and create connections that foster positive change and a brighter future for those navigating recovery.

Responsibilities include:

- Build mutual relationships based on shared experiences and curiosity, fostering hope and social change.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, customers, carers, and other community partner organisations to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to customers.
- Work as part of the team to provide a range of psychosocial and wellbeing supports to customers and their carers, both individually and in groups.
- Help clients develop their strengths and recovery goals, promote hope, choice, and social connectedness, and collaborate with staff and service providers to enhance recovery-oriented mental health and substance use services.
- Applications sent directly to Tara will not be accepted.

**About you**
We’re seeking a Peer Worker with the ability and willingness to self-reflect and share own experiences of recovery with others for the benefit of advancing their recovery.
The successful applicant will have:

- Lived experience of mental illness, substance dependence and/or trauma.
- Lived experience of the recovery journey.
- Demonstrated maturity, emotional intelligence, and personal resilience, which are essential for navigating challenges in the recovery process.
- Willingness to share personal recovery experiences to inspire and support others in their journeys, fostering a sense of community and understanding.
- Maintains a positive attitude towards change and adapts to new methods of working, demonstrating flexibility in approach.

**Qualifications**
- Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent/relevant qualification.

**Additional Information** What we offer**
EACH is committed to developing our people. At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

- Diversity & belonging - We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety
- Supportive & inclusive culture - Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
- Boost your take-home pay - Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
- Free, confidential support - Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
- More leave when you need it - 4 weeks annual leave, sick/carer’s leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.

**Applications close**:Thursday 14th August 2025

**Next Steps in the Hiring Process**
Thank you for your interest in joining Each To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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