Digital Health Peer Worker – Mental Health

Digital Health Peer Worker – Mental Health (Youth Focus)

Location: please note, the successful applicant will be required to work onsite in Kununurra, Western Australia.

This position cannot be completed remotely.

About the Role

Are you passionate about youth mental health and skilled in digital communication? We're looking for a Digital Health Peer Worker to connect with young people across digital platforms, helping them access support, build resilience, and feel heard—no matter where they are.

This role blends creativity, compassion, and tech-savvy thinking to deliver meaningful mental health engagement in a remote and vibrant community.

Key Responsibilities

Peer worker/s will be employed by the headspace Lead Agency to focus on supporting the awareness and uptake of digital health as part of the roll out of the MOST youth digital mental health service.

The establishment of these peer worker roles at the two-headspace services in the Kimberley is to support:

• Collaboration between the services to develop working relationships in the region and visibility of peer connection to youth mental health services.
• Community awareness activities to increase awareness of headspace services inclusive of digital supports and MOST.
• Provision of an alternative entry point to headspace services for young people, particularly those who are socially isolated, LGBTIQA+ or neurodevelopmental presentations who may not otherwise engage with the service.
• Navigation of the different service offerings across the headspace platform.
• Enhanced engagement alongside clinician and group sessions including supportive step down and discharge utilising the MOST service for on-going support.
• The culturally appropriate and safe rollout of the MOST service using a consultative and inclusive approach which values the input of local young people; and
• Integration of MOST within the headspace services, across GP services and the associated Social and Emotional Wellbeing services of the lead agency.

What We're Looking For

• Cert IV in Mental Health or equivalent.
• Experience in youth work, mental health, social work, or community services.
• Strong digital literacy and familiarity with online engagement tools.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in online environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and ethical considerations in digital health.
• Lived experience

Pre-employment requirements

Satisfactory Criminal History Check (not older than 6 months)

Current Working with children clearance

Current Australian unrestricted 'C' class Driver's license

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

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Apply directly via SEEK by submitting your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria found in the Position Description.

This position does not include housing or relocation support.

All applicants MUST have full working rights in Australia and work onsite in Kununurra.

We reserve the right to fill the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged (no agency or third-party applications please).

Want to know more?

Contact Caleb Edelsten, KWIC & Headspace Manager

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 November 2025 (Wunan reserves the right to commence recruitment process and/or close recruitment early if an applicable candidate is sourced).

For more information about this role, please contact Caleb Edelsten KWIC & headspace Manager on

NOTE: All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and/or a working with children check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.