CCLHD- Suicide Prevention Peer Worker

Central Coast Local Health District; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued day off

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Gym memberships discount

Flu vaccinations

Telehealth support

EAP counselling

Private health insurance discount

Free professional development

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a Suicide Prevention Peer Worker to support individuals experiencing suicidality across Mental Health Acute Services. Your lived experience will help provide hope, connection, and recovery-focused peer support to clients.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to quality improvement, and participate in professional development while adhering to NSW Health policies.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience of a suicidal crisis and the ability to purposefully use this experience to provide peer support and inspire hope in others.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, colleagues and key stakeholders, supported by strong communication, negotiation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to people experiencing suicidality, drawing on lived experience to promote hope and recovery.
• Support consumers with recovery and wellness planning using person-centred and trauma-informed approaches.
• Connect consumers with community services and supports that address their ongoing needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to support positive consumer outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement, service evaluation and data collection activities.
• Engage in professional development, peer supervision and maintain compliance with NSW Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Intentional Peer Support (IPS)

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Health Education Officer Grad Remuneration: $38.98 - $62.28 Hours Per Week: 32 Requisition ID: REQ680086 Location: Across Gosford and Wyong Applications Close: Wednesday 4th November at 11:59pm Are you passionate about using your lived experience to support others through suicidal crisis and recovery? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Suicide Prevention Peer Worker to join our Mental Health Services team. This rewarding role provides an opportunity to use your lived experience of recovery from suicidality to provide hope, connection and support to people experiencing suicidal distress.

About the Opportunity

As a Suicide Prevention Peer Worker, you will provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred peer support to individuals experiencing suicidality across Mental Health Acute Services. Drawing on your lived experience, you will support consumers to build hope, strengthen recovery, enhance wellbeing, and connect with the services and resources they need to thrive in the community. This position plays a key role in supporting recovery and reducing the impact of suicidal crisis.

• Provide peer support to people experiencing suicidality, drawing on lived experience to promote hope and recovery.
• Support consumers with recovery and wellness planning using person-centred and trauma-informed approaches.
• Connect consumers with community services and supports that address their ongoing needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to support positive consumer outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement, service evaluation and data collection activities.
• Engage in professional development, peer supervision and maintain compliance with NSW Health policies and procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Personal lived experience of a suicidal crisis and the ability to purposefully use this experience to provide peer support and inspire hope in others.
• Completion of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) and Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer), or willingness to obtain the qualification within required timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience applying person-centred, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches when supporting people at risk of suicide.
• Knowledge of suicide prevention principles, including crisis response, safety planning, risk management and appropriate referral pathways.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented practice and a commitment to lived experience involvement in service design, delivery and evaluation.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, colleagues and key stakeholders, supported by strong communication, negotiation and time management skills.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Megan Strong Phone: Email: [e-mail]

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [e-mail] or call 02 4320 3519 for one‑on‑one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement.

For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full‑time and part‑time positions.

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