Homelessness Recovery Peer Support Advocate

CatholicCare Victoria

Ballarat

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 80,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Job summary

CatholicCare Victoria in Ballarat is seeking a Peer Support Worker who has lived experience of homelessness to support individuals on their recovery journey.

The position is a maximum-term role of 60 hours per fortnight, with an end date in October 2027. Applications close Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The successful candidate will bring empathy, resilience, and peer-led support to our community programs.

Qualifications

  • Lived experience of homelessness.

Responsibilities

  • Provide peer support to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Skills

Lived experience

Job description

CatholicCare Victoria in Ballarat is seeking a Peer Support Worker who has lived experience of homelessness to support individuals on their recovery journey.

The position is a maximum-term role of 60 hours per fortnight, with an end date in October 2027. Applications close Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The successful candidate will bring empathy, resilience, and peer-led support to our community programs.

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