Lived-Experience Recovery Peer

Flourish Australia; Penrith; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Level 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish 2018

Tax-Free Salary Packaging up to $15,9

Entertainment benefits up to $2,650

Leave loading 17.5% + extra personal &

Flexible working conditions

Career progression & professional dev

Employee Assistance Program

Regular supervision and mentoring

Rainbow Network & YarnUp

Fleet pricing discounts

Retail discounts at 400+ retailers

Job summary

Flourish Australia in Penrith is seeking a Peer Worker to support people with lived experience of mental health challenges, helping them pursue their goals and recovery in the community.

You will work Monday to Friday, based in Penrith, on a Level 3 agreement with an hourly rate of $40.49–$43.42 plus super and salary packaging; this full-time (76 hours per fortnight) role emphasises mutual respect and person-centred support.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher qualification in a relevant field, or a minimum of two years’ full-time experience in the human services sector.
• Personal lived experience of a mental health challenge and recovery.
• The ability to draw on your lived experience in a safe, respectful, and purposeful way to inspire hope and support others.
• Maintain a current Australian Driver's Licence (willingness to travel in the community).

Responsibilities

• Hold recovery and social citizenship conversations to connect with people and build reciprocity.
• Guide individuals in their recovery, focusing on strengths and autonomy.
• Contribute to reducing stigma around having a lived mental health experience.
• Support access to activities and opportunities that promote independence.
• Encourage skill development through self-directed learning and training.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Driver's Licence

Travel willingness

Education

Cert IV+

Job description

Flourish Australia in Penrith is seeking a Peer Worker to support people with lived experience of mental health challenges, helping them pursue their goals and recovery in the community.

You will work Monday to Friday, based in Penrith, on a Level 3 agreement with an hourly rate of $40.49–$43.42 plus super and salary packaging; this full-time (76 hours per fortnight) role emphasises mutual respect and person-centred support.