Senior Peer Worker – Mental Health Support

About the role

The Senior Peer Worker will mentor and support the peer workforce across Connected Care, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred, recovery‑oriented mental health services in Tasmania.

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 continuous service 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 and engagement with mental health services.
• Demonstrated understanding of peer work values and principles.
• Experience leading frontline teams and coordinating daily operations.
• Right to work in Australia and a current driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of recovery‑oriented and trauma‑informed practice.
• Ability to mentor, support and develop peer workers.
• Knowledge of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) principles.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate (SCHADS 4B) $46.70‑$50.25 + superannuation.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace valuing diversity and lived experience.
• Salary packaging benefits, cultural leave, meal allowance, and parental leave.