Youth Peer Worker

• FTE: Part-time (0.7 FTE) ongoing position
• Location: Based at the eastern shores of nipaluna/Hobart in lutruwita/Tasmania – On-site role with outreach across Southern Tasmania.
• Salary: $ $42.40 per hour + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

headspace Eastern Shore and headspace Early Psychosis is a youth and family-friendly mental health service for young people (15–25) experiencing or at risk of psychosis. Our multidisciplinary team delivers evidence-based, recovery-focused care, supporting young people and their families through assessment, intervention, and ongoing support. The MATT and CCT teams provide assertive outreach, crisis management, and intensive engagement, helping young people build resilience and hope for the future.

As a Youth Peer Worker, you'll use your lived experience to inspire hope, build trust, and support young people on their recovery journey. You'll work across both the headspace Eastern Shore and Early Psychosis programs, helping young people and their families to navigate mental health challenges and access the support they need.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based one-on-one and group sessions to young people via telehealth, face-to-face, or in the community.
• Engage and build trusting, professional relationships with young people, respecting boundaries and supporting their goals.
• Support family-inclusive practice with the young person's consent.
• Promote cultural sensitivity when working with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and multicultural young people and families.
• Design and deliver community events to promote mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and encourage early help-seeking.
• Plan and deliver education sessions in schools and community settings.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure appropriate support during campaigns or events.
• Develop youth engagement strategies using social media and digital platforms.
• Maintain accurate client notes in Each's Client Management System (Episoft).
• Contribute to service planning and innovation using lived experience narratives.

• Lived experience of mental health challenges, with the ability to use this experience in a professional peer support capacity.
• Understanding of youth mental health issues, including early psychosis, stigma, and barriers to help-seeking.
• Knowledge of peer work principles (e.g. Intentional Peer Support, recovery-oriented practice, trauma-informed care).
• Experience working in community settings (schools, youth groups, outreach).
• Skills in group facilitation, community engagement, and event coordination.
• Digital literacy, including use of social media for youth engagement.
• Cultural competence and ability to work respectfully with diverse communities.
• Strong confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Current state-based driver's license (mandatory).
• Familiarity with documentation systems (e.g. Episoft) is desirable.

What will make you stand out

• Certificate IV qualification or similar, or willingness to complete further study.
• Completion of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Training, or willingness to complete.
• Experience working with diverse groups of young people and families.
• Experience in co-design or youth participation.

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
• Balance your way – Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments
• 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
• Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, TAS and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress
• 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
• Make public holidays work for you – Substitute public holidays to align with your personal, cultural, or religious needs
• Extra long-term benefits – Eligibility for portable long service leave
• Extra savings on the side – Access novated leasing for a cost-effective way to manage your vehicle expenses

To view the full Position Description, visit , go to 'Work With Us' - 'Careers' - 'Open Roles' and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Rach Sylvester (headspace Services Manager - Eastern Shore Tasmania) at 

Applications Close: Monday 20th October 2025

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period—so don't miss out and apply today