Carer Peer Worker – Lived Experience Advocate

Neami National; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Neami National Auburn Medicare Mental Health Centre is seeking a Carer Peer Worker to support individuals with distress and related challenges using lived experience. You will work within transdisciplinary teams, provide emotional and practical support, facilitate peer groups, and contribute to improving services while upholding confidentiality and respect.

Guided by IPS and lived experience guidelines, you will draw on your own journey to connect with others, support recovery, and promote

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience of distress, trauma or substance use and recovery.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.
• Formal training in mental health peer work and IPS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consumer-led emotional, social and service support.
• Facilitate peer-led groups and participate in transdisciplinary teamwork.
• Support practice development and reflect on feedback for service improvement.

Skills

Lived experience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work

Intentional Peer Support training

Single Session Family Consultation training

Job description

Neami National Auburn Medicare Mental Health Centre is seeking a Carer Peer Worker to support individuals with distress and related challenges using lived experience. You will work within transdisciplinary teams, provide emotional and practical support, facilitate peer groups, and contribute to improving services while upholding confidentiality and respect.

Guided by IPS and lived experience guidelines, you will draw on your own journey to connect with others, support recovery, and promote