Senior Peer Worker

About the role

The Senior Peer Worker will mentor and support the peer workforce across Connected Care, strengthening peer practice, fostering an inclusive team culture and ensuring recovery‑oriented, lived‑experience‑informed service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day delivery of services to ensure safe, high‑quality, participant‑centred outcomes.
• Coordinate team workflows, participant allocation, rostering and workforce coverage.
• Offer practical guidance to the peer work team consistent with Intentional Peer Support principles.
• Support implementation of organisational initiatives and local service improvements.
• Promote safe work practices and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Mental Health Peer Work, Community Services or equivalent lived‑experience knowledge.
• Personal lived experience of mental health challenges or service use.
• Understanding of peer work values and principles.
• Experience leading frontline teams and coordinating daily operations.
• Strong grasp of recovery‑oriented and trauma‑informed practice.
• Right to work in Australia, current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Clear National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People checks.

What we offer

• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace that values diversity and lived experience.
• SCHADS 4B rate ($46.70‑$50.25 per hour) plus superannuation.
• Salary packaging benefits, meal and entertainment allowance.
• Annual leave loading, cultural leave, paid parental leave after 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.