Peer Navigator

NSW Health; Lightning Ridge; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in NSW is seeking a Health Education Officer (Grad / Non Grad) for a temporary full-time position based in Lightning Ridge or Walgett. The role involves using lived experience of mental health challenges to build empathic relationships and support personal recovery for people accessing the service.

You will work with the Community Mental Health team, NGOs and local agencies to promote engagement in treatment and recovery, with hours 8:30am to 5:00pm and a 38 hour week.

Responsibilities

• The peer workforce will draw upon their lived experience of mental health challenges and their personal recovery journey to develop empathic relationships.
• They will work collaboratively and positively with consumers and staff to promote engagement of people in their individual treatment and recovery.
• This position will be based full time in either Lightning Ridge or Walgett with the working hours being 0830am – 5:00pm.

Job description

Employment Type: TemporaryFull Time (up to 27 June 2027)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer (Grad / Non Grad)
Remuneration: $67,584.00 - $123,504.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options )
Location: Lightning Ridge / Walgett , NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 11 October 2026 – 11:59pm

About the role

The peer workforce will draw upon their lived experience of mental health challenges and their personal recovery journey to develop empathic relationships and support personal recovery for people who access the service. The peer worker will promote, encourage, facilitate and support effective recovery activities which assist people to maintain their mental health and wellbeing. They will work collaboratively and positively with consumers and staff to promote engagement of people in their individual treatment and recovery.

Please note – this position will help support the Western NSW Local Health District in providing a flexible response to the diverse needs or local communities and priority population groups in the event of a disaster or rural adversity – as per the Disaster Response and Recovery Model of Care.

This position will be based full time in either Lightning Ridge or Walgett with the working hours being 0830am – 5:00pm working closely with the Community Mental Health team, NGO’s and agencies within the community.

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All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26 . Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

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