Peer Navigator - Drug Court Program

Western NSW Local Health District; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District – Dubbo NSW is seeking a Peer Support Worker to join our Community Drug and Alcohol team. In this role, you will use your personal recovery journey to provide authentic, compassionate support to people accessing our services, promoting collaborative decision‑making, engagement, choice and empowerment throughout their treatment.

With flexible work arrangements, you will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team and community partners, including NGOs, to

Responsibilities

• Use your personal recovery journey to provide authentic, compassionate support to people accessing our services, promoting collaborative decision-making, engagement, choice and empowerment throughout their treatment.
• Collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team and community partners, including NGOs, to deliver effective and planned peer support activities that enhance client outcomes.
• Participate in reflective practice, regular peer supervision, and ongoing professional development through forums, committee meetings, in‑service days, workshops and working groups.
• Contribute to education for health professionals and the wider community by sharing lived-experience insights that deepen understanding of issues affecting people accessing drug and alcohol services.

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District – Dubbo NSW

2d ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non - Graduate/ Graduate
Remuneration: $67,584.00 - $123,504.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options
Location: Dubbo NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 19 October 2026 – 11:59pm

About the role

We are seeking a Peer Support Worker to join our Community Drug and Alcohol team.

In this role, you will use your personal recovery journey to provide authentic, compassionate support to people accessing our services, promoting collaborative decision‑making, engagement, choice and empowerment throughout their treatment.

With flexible work arrangement, you will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team and community partners, including NGOs, to deliver effective and planned peer support activities that enhance client outcomes.

The position involves active participation in reflective practice, regular peer supervision, and ongoing professional development through forums, committee meetings, in‑service days, workshops and working groups. Where appropriate, you will contribute to education for health professionals and the wider community by sharing lived‑experience insights that deepen understanding of issues affecting people accessing drug and alcohol services.

Helping you Move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Nalini Singh on 02 6881 4*** or at *************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

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.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD