Peer Worker - Community Living Supports, Murrumbidgee (Griffith)

Grand Pacific Health; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development and Superivs

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,65

Staff Conference

Employer paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grand Pacific Health is offering a part-time fixed-term opportunity in NSW, with extension potential beyond 30 June 2031. The role emphasizes lived experience with mental health challenges and a commitment to supporting others on their recovery journey.

The organization provides flexible work arrangements, ongoing professional development, and salary packaging options, along with parental leave and confidential support services. A meaningful chance to contribute to inclusive community health.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness to work towards qualification within first 6 months of employment.
• Direct lived experience of life changing mental health challenges, mental health service use, as well as periods of healing and personal recovery.
• Commitment to safely and purposely share lived experience to engender hope and support others on their personal recovery journey.

Skills

Lived experience in mental health

Commitment to recovery support

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Job description

About The Role

This is a part-time opportunity, fixed term until 30 June 2031 with the possibility of extension.

Benefits & Perks

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or commencement or a willingness to work towards qualification within first 6 months of employment).
• Direct lived experience of life changing mental health challenges, mental health service use, as well as periods of healing and personal recovery.
• Commitment to safely and purposely share lived experience to engender hope and support others on their personal recovery journey.

About Grand Pacific Health

What we care about most is supporting healthier, happier, more connected communities across NSW and the ACT.

We’re a for-purpose organisation delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW and ACT we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.

For more information contact: Jaci Smith, Business Growth Project Manager - New Business – 0438556329 or [e-mail]

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.