Multicultural Family Peer Worker

Job Description
Lived Experience Multicultural Family Peer Worker – Part-time 0.4 FTE | Max-term until June 2027
Based in Dandenong on the lands of the Boon Wurrung Peoples
38.83–$42.40 per hour + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550
Your role, your impact
We are looking for someone with lived experience supporting a young person with mental health concerns to join headspace Dandenong as a Multicultural Family Peer Worker.
In this role, you'll work alongside families and carers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, helping young people aged 12–25 navigate mental health challenges and promoting understanding and hope.
We are especially interested in candidates who have experience supporting young people with presentations such as :
Anxiety
Depression
School refusal
Disordered eating
Gender questioning
Neurodivergences
In this role, you will :
Bridge cultural understanding within the team to strengthen cultural responsiveness
Reduce barriers to accessing services by helping families navigate health, education and community systems
Build engagement with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
Deliver and evaluate community education sessions in collaboration with the engagement team
Support families and carers through psychoeducation and skills-based programs, with a focus on youth mental health
Collaborate with clinical and school services teams to ensure holistic, family-inclusive practice
Promote hope and optimism by sharing your lived experience in a professional and empowering way
Who we're looking for
We're seeking someone with :
Direct lived experience caring for or supporting a young person with mental health concerns
Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work or equivalent
Experience with group facilitation and community engagement
Understanding of trauma-informed care, cultural diversity, and family violence
Strong communication, self-awareness, and organisational skills
A current driver's licence
What will make you standout
Completion of or commitment to Intentional Peer Support Core Training
What's in it for you
Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
Competitive salary – Based on your experience, plus above-award conditions and generous leave options.
Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning.
Learn from the best – Clinical supervision, debriefing, and exposure to diverse client cases to build your expertise.
More leave when you need it – 4 weeks annual leave, sick / carer's leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.
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Questions?
Contact Deirdre Brown (Manager - Headspace Service) at
Applications close Sunday 7th September.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today
Additional Information
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
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