Lived-Experience Peer Practitioner: Help Others Thrive

Mind Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part 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

Professional development

Job summary

Mind Australia is seeking a passionate Peer Practitioner with lived experience of mental ill health for a permanent, part-time role (30.4 hours per week) in the Pakenham area. You will champion the voice of lived experience, advocate for human rights, and provide mutuality-based support within Mind’s recovery framework.

Join a committed team delivering recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive services that empower people to thrive in their daily lives.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery.
• Experience in peer support or similar roles is valued.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply your lived experience to support others and shape peer-led approaches.
• Walk alongside people using Intentional Peer Support and provide flexible outreach.
• Design and lead group programs grounded in peer work values.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Empathy

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Job description

Mind Australia is seeking a passionate Peer Practitioner with lived experience of mental ill health for a permanent, part-time role (30.4 hours per week) in the Pakenham area. You will champion the voice of lived experience, advocate for human rights, and provide mutuality-based support within Mind’s recovery framework.

Join a committed team delivering recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive services that empower people to thrive in their daily lives.