Peer Navigator

4 days ago

Far West North Central NSW, Australia Western NSW Local Health District Full time $62,000 - $114,187 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 26/6/2026)

Position Classification: Health Education Officer – Graduate / Non-Graduate

Remuneration: $62, $114,187.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) 

Location: Bourke / Brewarrina, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 40 

Applications Close: 22 September 2025 – 11:59pm

Peer Navigator

Mental Health Drug & Alcohol – Bourke / Brewarrina

About the role

The Peer Navigator will draw upon their lived experience of mental health challenges and their personal recovery journey to develop empathic relationships and support personal recovery for people who access the service.  The Peer Navigator will promote, encourage, facilitate and support effective recovery activities which assist people to maintain their mental health and wellbeing. You will work collaboratively and positively with consumers and staff to promote engagement of people in their individual treatment and recovery.

This position will be based full time in Bourke with an outreach service to Brewarrina. The working hours being 08:30am – 5:00pm, working closely with the Community MH team and the Ngo's and agencies within the community.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

· Click 'Apply'

· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

· Upload your current resume

· Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Emma O'Brien, A/ Team Leader on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

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