Lived Experience AOD Peer & Recovery Advocate

Odyssey House NSW; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey House NSW is seeking an AOD Peer Worker to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. You will draw on lived experience to provide one-to-one and group peer support, advocate for the consumer voice, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help clients stay connected and work toward recovery goals.

Based in Sydney’s network including Hornsby and surrounding areas, the role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, harm minimisation and recovery-oriented care.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with AOD and mental health challenges is essential.
• Relevant VET or tertiary qualification or current study.
• Ability to mentor others toward recovery in a structured way.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group peer support.
• Advocate for the consumer voice within the multidisciplinary team.
• Build connections with peers and services across the region.
• Operate within our Model of Care and support clients to achieve recovery goals.

Skills

Peer support

Relationship building

Advocacy

Time management

Emotional resilience

Teamwork

Autonomous work

Education

VET or tertiary qualification

Job description

Odyssey House NSW is seeking an AOD Peer Worker to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. You will draw on lived experience to provide one-to-one and group peer support, advocate for the consumer voice, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help clients stay connected and work toward recovery goals.

Based in Sydney’s network including Hornsby and surrounding areas, the role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, harm minimisation and recovery-oriented care.