Lived-Experience Peer Practitioner

Mind Australia Limited; City of Greater Shepparton; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

8 weeks paid parental leave

17.5% annual leave loading

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

CommBank banking benefits

Practice Development and coaching

Job summary

Mind Australia is seeking a Peer Practitioner (DBS) to join a Distress Support Service in the Greater Shepparton area on a full-time fixed-term basis until June 2027. Using your lived experience, you will provide short-term, relational support through telehealth, outreach and on-site visits, within a supportive team of peers and specialists.

The role emphasizes social change, human rights, dignity and choice, with a trauma-responsive, do-no-harm approach and alignment to Mind’s governance

Qualifications

• Lived/living experience of psychological distress and/or substance use challenges.
• Experience in a dedicated Peer role is strongly desirable.
• Willingness to complete Intentional Peer Support training.

Responsibilities

• Connect with people experiencing distress within 1-business day from initial connection to the DSS service.
• Assist the person with system navigation and linkages to community agencies or support systems.
• Be grounded in the discipline of Lived Expertise and promote an inclusive, destigmatising culture.
• Utilise your Lived Expertise to promote an inclusive, affirming culture that involves service users and families.
• Work in alignment with governance, policy and practice structures with relational safety in mind.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Communication skills

Education

Intentional Peer Support Core/Advanced Training

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Job description

Mind Australia is seeking a Peer Practitioner (DBS) to join a Distress Support Service in the Greater Shepparton area on a full-time fixed-term basis until June 2027. Using your lived experience, you will provide short-term, relational support through telehealth, outreach and on-site visits, within a supportive team of peers and specialists.

The role emphasizes social change, human rights, dignity and choice, with a trauma-responsive, do-no-harm approach and alignment to Mind’s governance