Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Peer Worker

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

$ $52.48 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 32 hours per week | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ602035 | Grade: Health Education Officer Graduate/Non Graduate | Applications close: 21 September 2025

This is a temporarily funded position until 25 June 2028 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Dual Diagnosis Peer Worker position is a based in the Emergency Department who works with the Mental Health Emergency Teams to enhance outcomes for individuals with a Dual Diagnosis. The position requires the person to have a lived experience of mental health and drug and/or alcohol issues. The position will provide an effective link between consumers/carers, clinicians and services, with a focus on improving the consumer journey and treatment outcomes whilst providing advocacy and support.

The Peer worker will be able to develop strong and effective stakeholder partnerships, including liaison with families and/or carers.

This role is required to work weekends and afterhours. Whilst the position is based at Wollongong Hospital it may be expected to travel across the district as needed.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour's drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Required to have a Certificate IV in Peer Work or willing to undertake the Certificate IV in Peer Work

Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

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