Full-Time Peer Worker: Recovery & Community Support

Apply Now; Inverell; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Career development & training

Employee assistance program

Staff discounts

Fleet pricing discounts

Job summary

Flourish Australia is seeking a Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker to join our Specialist Homelessness Service, based in Moree or Inverell. The role supports people with lived experience of mental health challenges to pursue recovery goals, build wellbeing, and access housing and community services.

You will work Monday to Friday with Level 3 SCHCADS earnings of $40.49–$43.42 per hour plus super and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in a relevant field OR minimum 2 years' full-time human services experience.
• Personal lived experience of a mental health challenge and recovery (Peer Worker only).
• Understanding of recovery-based practice and commitment to Flourish Australia's values.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Hold recovery and social citizenship conversations with service users to connect, support, and build reciprocity.
• Guide and support individuals in their recovery, focusing on strengths and person-led journeys.
• Contribute to reducing stigma around lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Support access to activities and opportunities promoting independence.
• Support skill development through self-directed learning, information, training and education.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Certificate IV or above in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Flourish Australia is seeking a Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker to join our Specialist Homelessness Service, based in Moree or Inverell. The role supports people with lived experience of mental health challenges to pursue recovery goals, build wellbeing, and access housing and community services.

You will work Monday to Friday with Level 3 SCHCADS earnings of $40.49–$43.42 per hour plus super and salary packaging.