Carer Peer Worker

1 week ago


Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

  • Great team, respectful culture & supportive management
  • Permanent part time role
  • Skip the traffic & work close to home in Frankston, gateway to the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula
  • Classification Range: Lived Experience Worker Level 2 - Y1-4 (MP32 - MP35)*

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Carer Peer Workers are empathetic listeners who promote hope, choice and connection in their relationships with others. The Carer Peer Worker will engage and support carers both 1:1 and in group settings. They will also work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to improve consumer, family/carer and team outcomes.

Carer Peer Workers employed at Peninsula Health receive professional support, training and supervision to assist them in their role.

For further details about the role please see the Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

  • Must have and be willing to work from a lived experience of caring, supporting, advocating for a loved one with mental health concerns/psychological distress and/or co-occurring MH/AOD concerns
  • Have (or be undertaking) relevant Peer Work discipline qualification/training (i.e. Certificate IV in Peer Work, IPS or similar)
  • Ability to work from recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approaches and support Carers' sense of dignity and self-determination
  • Demonstrate understanding and practical application of the guiding principles, values, and ethics of peer support work

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering or for specific role information, please feel welcome to contact Monique German via email

The role ceases advertising on 9 October 2025

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.

*Please refer to salary circular for for salary range VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time



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