Lived Experience Peer Worker – Mental Health Support

Neami National; Geelong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements including

Gratis Leave

Wellness Leave

Parental Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development through PRACT

Coaching with supervisor

Learning and Development programs

Fitness Passport membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Neami National invites applications for a Peer Worker at the Geelong Medicare Mental Health Centre. The role draws on lived experience to support adults with mental health challenges in a crisis and recovery framework.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, deliver one-on-one peer support, facilitate groups, and participate in care planning while upholding trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practices.

Qualifications

• Must have personal lived experience of recovery
• Strong emotional resilience in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support and facilitation of peer-led groups
• Support consumers with recovery goals and lived experience perspectives
• Contribute to transdisciplinary teamwork and service improvement

Skills

Lived experience

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Autonomy

Confidentiality

Education

Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work

Job description

Neami National invites applications for a Peer Worker at the Geelong Medicare Mental Health Centre. The role draws on lived experience to support adults with mental health challenges in a crisis and recovery framework.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, deliver one-on-one peer support, facilitate groups, and participate in care planning while upholding trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practices.