Peer Mentor

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia YFS Ltd Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Have you been a young parent yourself? Make a difference through your lived experience.

Are you a passionate individual with lived experience as a young parent, looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our Young Families Program as a Peer Mentor and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering community for young mothers and their children.

If you're ready to walk alongside other young mothers—providing mentorship, encouragement, and real-life support—we invite you to apply for our Peer Mentor position.

This is a unique opportunity to use your personal experience to empower young families and help build a supportive and nurturing living environment where both parents and children can thrive.

About the role:

Role Location: Yarrabilba

Employment Type: Part-time 10 hours per week

Pay Range: $ $35.67

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About the Role

As a Peer Mentor, you will work alongside the House Coordinator and the Young Families team to support young mothers and their children living in transitional housing. Using your lived experience, you'll offer individual and group-based mentorship, helping young families build their confidence, parenting capacity, life skills, and prepare for long-term independence.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a holistic, strength-based program that aims to improve young parents' wellbeing and create positive developmental outcomes for children.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Co-deliver one-on-one and group-based support to young mothers in a transitional housing setting
  • Foster a cohesive, safe, and empowering community environment
  • Support young mothers in building skills for parenting, tenancy management, and independent living
  • Promote child-parent connections through meaningful activities and interactions
  • Advocate for young families and support their connection to community services
  • Contribute to culturally safe and inclusive practices, especially for First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse families

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What You'll Bring

  • Lived experience as a young parent or in a similar setting
  • Empathy, understanding, and the ability to support others on their journey
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • A commitment to creating inclusive, culturally safe spaces
  • A passion for community-based support and mentoring

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Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an innovative and supportive team dedicated to empowering young families
  • Use your personal experience to make a real impact
  • Ongoing professional development and peer support opportunities
  • Build your career in a rewarding, purpose-driven role

Interested?

Apply your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job.

Contact Amy Blair on if you want to talk about the role.

Closing date: 22nd September 2025

Interviews are scheduled for: 25th September 2025

People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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