Peer Recovery Worker

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia's community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA's biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

The Karlup Service is a holistic, wraparound service model for women and children to heal and recover from family and domestic violence which will run from the Ruah Centre for Women and Children (RCWC) building, a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility in the Perth CBD. 

The Karlup Service Peer Recovery Workers will use their Lived Experience of family and domestic violence in an intentional way and will walk alongside the clients they support in a way that empowers them to retain self-determination. Through intentional sharing, mutuality and collaboration with the clients they support, 

Peer Recovery Workers will foster human connection and hope and clients regain capacity and a sense of direction and control in their lives. Everyone, regardless of ability, age, culture, gender, race, sexual identity, or intersex status are free to be themselves. Free to celebrate our differences. We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Peer Recovery Workers will support clients on their recovery journey as they navigate services and work towards establishing an independent life for themselves and their children.

This is a permanent full time role working 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

Please note that this position is only available for employees who identify as female, due to the inherent requirements of the role. This is a genuine occupational qualification in accordance with Section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 .

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

Essential 

• A Lived or Living Experience of recovery from family and domestic violence and related social factors such as mental health challenges, alcohol and other drug issues, and a demonstrated professional understanding of how to use this experience to inform work as a Peer. 
• Experience working in a similar or community work setting.
• A demonstrated understanding of Trauma Informed Practice principles and ability to implement this in day-to-day practice. 

Desirable:

• Completion of certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (minimum of 75% completed) or completion of Peer Skillset at TAFE.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 4 of Ruah's Enterprise Agreement (& SCHADS Award), starting at $88,372
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months' service). 
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• Up to $15,900 core packaging
• An additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• Benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more 

• Current drivers' license
• National Police Clearance Certificate (valid within 6 months)
• International Police Clearance Certificate, if applicable
• WA Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate

We'd love to hear from you

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: COB Monday, 1 December 2025.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Carrie Donovan, Team Lead Karlup Service at ;

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.