LGBTQIA+ Peer Practitioner

Sonder; Sonder; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization based in Indonesia is seeking a part-time LGBTQIA+ Peer Practitioner to provide culturally safe mental health support for young individuals aged 12-25. The role involves delivering individual peer support, facilitating group programs, and engaging community stakeholders to promote access and resilience. Applicants must have personal experience with mental health recovery and hold a Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent. This rewarding position emphasizes empowerment and inclusion within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Salary reviewed annually

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development allowance

Meal & entertainment allowances

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment.
• Personal experience of being a consumer accessing mental health services.
• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC).
• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC).

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based mental health support to LGBTQIA+ youth.
• Foster hope and empowerment through shared experiences.
• Deliver individual peer support and co-design group programs.
• Engage with community stakeholders to improve access and inclusion.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Personal experience accessing mental health services

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health / Peer Work or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft suite of software and databases

Job description

Who are we?

headspace is Australia’s leading youth mental health organisation, providing a range of comprehensive services for young people aged 12 - 25 years. headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who are seeking support with mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study, or alcohol and/or other drug use. Sonder is the lead agency of headspace Adelaide, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion and headspace Onkaparinga.

What benefits can we offer?

Benefits

• Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development allowance provided yearly
• Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%
• 17.5% Leave Loading
• Modern and welcoming office spaces
• Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements
• Training opportunities
• Meal & entertainment allowances
• Paid parental leave, and much more!

Hours: Part-time (0.4 FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Kaurna Country, headspace Edinburgh North

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/4qjxuJp

About The Role

The LGBTQIA+ Peer Practitioner role is designed to provide culturally safe, peer-based mental health support to young people aged 12–25 who identify as LGBTQIA+ and are at risk of, or experiencing, mental health challenges. Drawing on personal lived experience of mental health recovery, the practitioner will foster hope, empowerment, and inclusion, helping young people and their families navigate their recovery journey in a safe and supportive environment. This position is central to creating spaces that destigmatize mental health issues and promote resilience through shared experiences.

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team at headspace Edinburgh North, the practitioner will deliver individual peer support, co-design and facilitate group programs, and assist with care coordination and service navigation. The role also involves engaging with community stakeholders to improve access and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ youth, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and participating in ongoing professional development. By acting as a role model and advocate for recovery, the practitioner will help strengthen the Centre’s capacity to provide sensitive, recovery-oriented care tailored to the needs of LGBTQIA+ young people.

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment
• Personal experience of being a consumer accessing mental health services

Qualification And Other Requirements

• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)
• Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases
• Certificate IV in Mental Health / Peer Work or equivalent

How To Apply

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.

Feel free to send any enquiries to [e-mail]

Advert Closing Date

Sunday 4 January 2026

At Sonder, we strive to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.