Peer Practitioner (Youth Psychosocial Support)

About the role

Mind Australia is seeking collaborative Peer Practitioners for casual opportunities in its Youth Psychosocial Support Package (YPSP). You will use your lived or living experience of mental health and/or alcohol and drug challenges to support young people aged 16-24 on their recovery journey, working in a relational, recovery-oriented framework. The role is community-based outreach across the Perth Metro area, meeting young people in their homes, community settings and other locations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual peer support grounded in your own experience, including safe and purposeful sharing to build hope and support recovery.
• Use the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) framework to walk alongside individuals in distress.
• Design and facilitate group programs that support peer connection and wellbeing.
• Help young people navigate systems and connect with services, education, employment, housing and community supports aligned with their recovery goals.
• Work in a family-inclusive way, strengthening connections with carers and natural supports.
• Contribute to co-design and co-production, service improvement and professional development, including peer co-reflection.

Required profile

• Lived or living experience of mental health and/or AOD challenges, with a willingness to share your learnings.
• Previous experience in a dedicated peer role is highly regarded; experience in peer work, mental health, AOD or community services is ideal.
• Strong commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practice.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle; kilometre allowance available for work-related travel.

Required skills

• Completion of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Core and/or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, is desirable but not essential.
• Interest or passion for supporting people with mental health and/or AOD challenges and their families or carers.

What we offer

• Casual hourly rate of $46.70 plus 25% loading, 12% superannuation and benefits.
• Salary packaging of up to $15,899 per year, plus meal and entertainment packaging of up to $2,650 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport and workplace banking portal.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

To apply, submit an online application with a CV and cover letter by 11pm on Tuesday 10 November 2026, addressing how you have used your lived experience to support others and how you help clients set and achieve recovery goals. Reference number 500751. Successful applicants undergo reference and background checks, including a Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check.