Peer Worker

Rural and Remote Mental Health; Goondiwindi Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary sacrifice options

17.5% leave loading

Family-friendly and flexible working

Job summary

Rural and Remote Mental Health is seeking a compassionate Peer Worker on a part-time basis in Goondiwindi Region. You will draw on your lived experience to support participants on their recovery journeys, helping them set goals, build skills, and access community services.

Working within a recovery‑oriented framework, you will provide practical and emotional support while fostering hope, self‑advocacy, and social connection.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery.
• Ability to use lived experience to support others appropriately.
• A genuine passion for recovery-oriented practice and participant-led support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A non-judgmental, respectful, and strengths-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A current Australian Driver's Licence and a reliable car.
• Willingness to travel across the region and meet people where they are.
• A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Must live in the Goondiwindi Region.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one psychosocial support to participants.
• Support participants to develop and achieve their individual recovery goals.
• Assist participants to access community services, social opportunities, education, employment, NDIS, and My Aged Care where appropriate.
• Facilitate community connection, independence, and skill development.
• Advocate for participants and promote self-advocacy.
• Build collaborative relationships with clinical services, community organisations, carers, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate case notes, recovery plans, and data collection requirements.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold RRMH values of Respect, Professionalism, Compassion, Commitment, and Excellence

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Cert IV in Mental Health or Peer Work

Job description

Help others find hope through your lived experience.

Rural and Remote Mental Health (RRMH) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing in rural and remote communities. Through our training programs and psychosocial support services, we work alongside individuals, families, and communities to build resilience, connection, recovery, and meaningful lives.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Worker to join our team on a part-time basis.

About the Role

As a Peer Worker, you will use your own lived and living experience of mental health challenges and recovery to support others on their recovery journey. You will walk alongside participants, helping them identify their strengths, achieve their goals, build independence, reconnect with their community, and access the supports they need.

Working within a recovery-oriented and strengths-based framework, you will provide practical and emotional support while fostering hope, empowerment, self-advocacy, and social connection.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one psychosocial support to participants.

Support participants to develop and achieve their individual recovery goals.

Assist participants to access community services, social opportunities, education, employment, NDIS, and My Aged Care where appropriate.

Facilitate community connection, independence, and skill development.

Advocate for participants and promote self-advocacy.

Build collaborative relationships with clinical services, community organisations, carers, and other stakeholders.

Maintain accurate case notes, recovery plans, and data collection requirements.

Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold RRMH values of Respect, Professionalism, Compassion, Commitment, and Excellence

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Personal lived and living experience of mental health challenges and recovery.

The ability to use your lived experience appropriately and effectively to support others.

A genuine passion for recovery-oriented practice and participant-led support.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

A non-judgmental, respectful, and strengths-focused approach.

The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

A current Australian Driver's Licence and a reliable car.

Willingness to travel across the region and meet people where they are.

A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Must live in the Goondiwindi Region.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Relevant qualifications in mental health, minimum qual CERT IV in Mental Health or Peer Work, community services, behavioural sciences, human services, peer work, or a related field.

Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.

Knowledge of local health, community, and support services.

Experience working within recovery-oriented and strengths-based frameworks.

Why Join RRMH?

At RRMH, we recognise the unique value of lived experience and the vital role Peer Workers play in supporting recovery. You will join a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous learning, professional development, and making a genuine difference in rural and remote communities.

The Benefits

Family-friendly andflexible working conditions

Opportunities forprofessional development and training

Generous leave provisions includingattractive remote salary sacrifice options + 17.5% leave loading

RRMH is a registered QLeave employer and contributes towards your portable long service leave entitlements.

Employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to undergo:

Employment reference checks

Working with Children Check

Relevant criminal history screening and other checks as required

Confirmation of Australian work rights

Applications close: at 5pm on Monday 26th October 2026