Mental Health Peer Worker

4 days ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time $72,000 - $108,000 per year

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

$ $52.48 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Casual | Wollongong Hospital | REQ598213 | Grade: Health Education Officer Non Graduate/Graduate | Applications close: 14 September 2025

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

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Peer Worker will draw upon their personal lived experience with a mental health issue to provide recovery oriented interventions, lived experience counsel and advocacy to consumers, carers, and multidisciplinary staff across the district. The position works with consumers in both an individual and group setting to facilitate recovery through the development of skills, strengths and capacity for successful independent community living.

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

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

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)
  • Certificate IV in Peer Work (or enrolled in and currently studying Cert IV 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.
  • Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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