Peer worker, Alcohol and Other Drugs Lived Experience

1 week ago

Lismore New South Wales, Australia Northern NSW Local Health District Full time $60,373 - $87,308 per year
- External

Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.
Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time / Part Time (38 weeks)

Position Classification
: Health Education Officer

Remuneration
: $60,373 - $87,304 per annum, pro rata

Hours Per Week
: up to 38

Requisition ID
: REQ602341

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care.
Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

About The Role
An opportunity exists for an Alcohol and Other Drugs Lived Experience Peer Worker to join the team. The Peer Worker, drawing from personal experience with Alcohol and Other Drugs, provides person-centered recovery-orientated and trauma-informed guidance to people in treatment helping them overcome barriers and engage with treatment teams.

Join our team and you'll enjoy

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
  • Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
  • Growth – access to professional and personal development.
  • Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Qualifications - External
Need more information?

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  • Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Shannon White on

Applications Close: 18 September 2025
NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

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