Peer Worker

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Western NSW Local Health District Full time $62,486 - $114,187 per year

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non Graduate

Remuneration: $62,486.00 – 114,187.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Negotiable, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 27 August 2025 – 11:59pm

Peer Worker – Virtual Services

Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, Cadia House, Orange

About the role.

The Virtual Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol team is a virtual multi-disciplinary team that provides specialist mental health, drug and alcohol services across the district and is based at Cadia House in Orange.

The Peer Worker will be part of the virtual mental health drug and alcohol service and will provide recovery oriented and trauma informed support via virtual services to consumers across Western NSW Local Health District.

Peer workers draw upon their own personal lived experience of mental illness / drug & alcohol recovery to provide authentic engagement and support for people accessing mental health care. Peer workers are in a unique position to build connections and rapport with people by inspiring hope and role modelling recovery.

This position whilst based in Orange, is negotiable within the Western New South Wales local health District (WNSWLHD).

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

  • Click 'Apply'
  • Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
  • Upload your current resume
  • Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Noreen Edmeades on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

  • All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
  • This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
  • Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
  • Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
  • Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
  • To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

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