Youth Suicide Prevention Peer Worker

About us

With over 55 years of experience, New Horizons is a leading provider of disability, aged care, and community support services, committed to empowering individuals to live their best lives.

Why work with us

Above award pay and great benefits

Your work matters. And so does your pay. At New Horizons, enjoy above-award pay, penalty rates, and salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by up to $15,900 Plus, get access to novated leasing, paid parental leave, and for full-time employees, RDOs.

Grow with us

Did you know our CEO Luke Buckley started out as a support worker with us, 15 years ago? That's proof your career can go anywhere here. We invest in your future with ongoing training and mentoring, clear career advancement pathways, opportunities to specialise in aged care and disability support, and a rewards and recognition program that celebrates your wins.

Perks for your wellbeing

On top of meaningful work, you'll enjoy extras like Fitness Passport and our confidential Employee Assistance Program, giving you access to fitness, counselling, and wellbeing support when you need it.

Work your way

At New Horizons, you'll get flexible scheduling and work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance. You can also purchase extra annual leave, and if you work 10 weekends a year, you'll enjoy an additional week of leave on top.

A supportive community

Join a collaborative and respectful team, where diversity is celebrated and every individual is valued. Build meaningful relationships with clients and their families, fostering belonging and making a real difference in the community.

Strong leadership

At New Horizons, you'll be backed by experienced leaders who put your success and well-being first. With tailored coaching and mentoring, you'll have the support you need to grow and thrive.

About the role:

New Horizons is working in partnership with the NSW government to combat suicide in children and young people. The i.am program is a one of its kind, award winning psychosocial mental health program co-produced with young people with lived experience of suicidality. It's also one of very few programs that works with children at young ages.

As a Youth Suicide Prevention Peer Worker within the i.am program, you'll play a vital role in empowering young people to navigate their mental health journeys and build resilience. You will be utilising your lived experience to collaborate closely with individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams and deliver psychosocial supports that prioritise recovery, self-determination, and community connection.

Your responsibilities:

Utilise your personal lived experience of a suicidal crisis or mental health distress to foster trusting, respectful relationships with young people, families, and support networks in a safe and inclusive environment.

·       Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based psychosocial support.

·       Assess needs and create individualised support plans aligned with each young person's goals.

·       Help young people build on their strengths to achieve personal milestones.

·       Connect young people to education, employment, community, and peer support resources.

·       Develop and implement risk assessments and safety plans.

·       Monitor risks, provide immediate support, and update safety strategies with the Clinical Lead

·       Work with multidisciplinary teams, external organisations, and families to deliver integrated care

·       Participate in case reviews and team meetings to strengthen outcomes for young people

·       Facilitate Youth Advisory Groups and advocate for young people's needs.

·       Collaborate on program improvements through co-design with lived experience input.

About you: We are looking for a compassionate professional who is passionate about making a difference in young people's lives.

·       Relevant qualifications - Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Peer Work, Mental Health, Social Work or a related field

·       Experience supporting young people in mental health, suicide prevention, or disability settings.

·       Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practices.

·       Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office and client management systems.

Pre-employment Checks:

·       Current Police Check (issued within the last 3 months)

·       Current NSW Drivers License

·       NDIS worker Check (or willingness to obtain)

·       NSW WWCC (or willingness to obtain)

How to Apply: 

To register your interest, please click 'Apply Now' and let us have a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment you may require throughout the recruitment process, or require alternative method of submitting your application, please email 

IMPORTANT: New Horizons is an equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we serve. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.