EOI - IPS Peer Support Worker - Port Augusta

Youturn; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Youturn in Port Augusta is inviting current employees to express their interest in continuing in the role of IPS Vocational Peer Worker, a position that helps young people build confidence and pursue work, study and life goals.

Drawing on personal lived experience of mental health challenges, the peer worker partners with a multidisciplinary team to foster hope, self-determination and pathways toward meaningful futures within headspace Port Augusta.

Qualifications

• Must have lived or living experience of mental health challenges and recovery.
• Passionate about helping young people achieve work, study and life goals.
• Ability to build authentic, trusting relationships and inspire hope.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Bring relevant experience, training, or qualifications to support peer work.

Skills

Lived experience in mental health

Peer support experience

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Motivation to work with youth

Job description

Salary: $82,320.00 - $82,320.00

Job Type: Full-Time Employee (FT)

Location: Port Augusta SA

Job Category: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)

As Youturn transitions into the Lead Agency role for headspace Port Augusta, we would like to recognise the commitment, passion and care that existing team members bring to supporting young people in our community every day.

We understand that transitions can bring uncertainty, and we are committed to approaching this process with respect, transparency and genuine support for our people.

We are now inviting current employees to express their interest in continuing in the role of IPS Vocational Peer Worker.

This is a unique role that combines lived experience with practical support, helping young people build confidence and work towards their employment, education and study goals. Drawing on personal lived or living experience of mental health challenges and recovery, the IPS Vocational Peer Worker works alongside young people to foster hope, self-determination and belief in what is possible for their future.

Job Description

We'd Love to Hear From You If You:

• Have lived or living experience of mental health challenges and recovery.
• Are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their work, study and life goals.
• Build authentic, trusting relationships and inspire hope in others.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Bring relevant experience, skills, training or qualifications that support your peer work practice.

Your Expression of Interest

Rather than asking for a formal application, we'd simply love to hear from you about:

• Why this role interests you.
• The strengths, skills and experience you would bring.
• Any relevant qualifications, training or lived experience that supports your work with young people.

Applicants will be invited to a conversation with the panel to discuss their experience, aspirations and suitability for the role.

At Youturn, we recognise that every person's journey is different. We look forward to hearing your story and exploring how we can continue supporting young people across Port Augusta and surrounding communities to live meaningful, connected and hopeful lives.

Applications Close: 28 th September 2026