Peer Navigator - Rockhampton

Lives Lived Well; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing leave days

Fitness Passport

Perkbox discounts and benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and supervision

Peer worker network

Meaningful work

Job summary

Lives Lived Well in Rockhampton is seeking a Peer Navigator to draw on lived experience to support people on their recovery journey in a respectful, professional manner.

You will work with clinicians and support staff, provide encouragement, advocacy and practical help, and contribute to a recovery‑oriented service culture. This part‑time role offers 30.4 hours weekly, salary $64,016–$68,638 plus super and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of alcohol and other drug recovery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal boundaries and self-awareness.
• A current Australian Driver Licence.
• A current Blue Card (or the ability to obtain).
• Working rights in Australia.
• Ability to obtain National Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support and encouragement.
• Build genuine, trusting relationships with clients.
• Support people to identify strengths and work towards their recovery goals.
• Share lived experience appropriately to promote hope, resilience and recovery.
• Assist with facilitating group programs and recovery-focused activities.
• Advocate for clients and help amplify their voices.
• Support engagement with treatment services, recovery supports and community connections.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and residential team members.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and recovery-oriented culture.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Boundaries and self-awareness

Australian Driver Licence

Blue Card

Working rights in Australia

Criminal history check eligibility

Education

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or Mental Health

Group facilitation experience

Recovery-oriented practice knowledge

Experience in alcohol and other drug sector

Job description

Permanent Part-Time | 30.4 Hours Per Week

$64,016 - $68,638 + Super + Salary Packaging + Wellbeing Leave Days

Your Recovery Journey Could Help Someone Else Find Hope

Some of the most powerful support comes from someone who truly understands.

Peer Navigator | Rockhampton

Someone who has experienced the challenges of alcohol and other drug use.

Someone who has done the hard work of recovery.

Someone who can genuinely say, "I've been there too."

As a Peer Navigator with Lives Lived Well, you'll use your lived experience to help people build hope, confidence and connection as they work towards lasting recovery.

Every conversation, every shared experience and every small win has the potential to make a genuine difference in someone's life.

If you're passionate about supporting others and believe recovery is possible, we'd love to hear from you.

We recognise the unique value lived experience brings and the powerful impact it can have on helping others navigate their own recovery journey.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work 4 days per week and enjoy genuine work-life balance
• Use your lived experience in a meaningful and purposeful way
• Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Receive regular supervision, support and ongoing professional development
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Wellbeing leave days each year
• Meaningful work where your lived experience is genuinely valued
• Help people build hope, confidence and lasting recovery

About the Role

As a Peer Navigator, you'll provide authentic, recovery-focused support by drawing on your own lived experience in a safe, professional and purposeful manner.

Working alongside clinicians and support staff, you'll support people accessing alcohol and other drug services to identify strengths, build confidence and reconnect with what matters most to them.

You'll walk alongside people on their recovery journey, providing encouragement, advocacy and practical support while helping create a positive and recovery-oriented service environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide one-on-one peer support and encouragement.
• Build genuine, trusting relationships with clients.
• Support people to identify strengths and work towards their recovery goals.
• Share lived experience appropriately to promote hope, resilience and recovery.
• Assist with facilitating group programs and recovery-focused activities.
• Advocate for clients and help amplify their voices.
• Support engagement with treatment services, recovery supports and community connections.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and residential team members.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and recovery-oriented culture.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You

• Enjoy supporting and encouraging others.
• Build rapport easily and genuinely enjoy connecting with people.
• Are compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental.
• Value teamwork and collaboration.
• Want meaningful work that creates positive change in your community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

Essential

• Lived experience of alcohol and other drug recovery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal boundaries and self-awareness.
• A current Australian Driver Licence.
• A current Blue Card (or the ability to obtain)
• Working rights in Austrlia
• The ability to obtain a National Criminal History Check.

Highly Regarded

• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health or a related qualification.
• Previous experience in peer work, community services, mental health or support roles.
• Experience facilitating groups.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care.
• Experience working within the alcohol and other drug sector.

Why Join Lives Lived Well?

At Lives Lived Well, we recognise the value that lived experience brings to recovery services.

In addition to a supportive team culture, you'll have access to:

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year (pro rata).
• Fitness Passport.
• Perkbox discounts and benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ongoing training, supervision and professional development.
• Opportunities to connect with other peer workers across the organisation.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of others.

Lives Lived Well is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with lived and living experience.