Advanced Peer Worker (Lived Experienced)

About the opportunity  

The purpose of this position is to:

• Work under general direction to facilitate the education and development of the peer workers through coaching and mentorship.
• Provide education opportunities to staff of the MHSG to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework and lived experience perspective.
• Utilise your lived experience of mental ill-health, substance use challenges and recovery to assist in the development and delivery of consumer and carer support groups, psycho education programs and other recovery-oriented information sessions for consumers and their carers and families.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent part-time role, working 60.8 hours per fortnight.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, supporting high-quality service delivery across a large regional network. As a leading tertiary provider, we foster innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development.

Our organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, combined with the lifestyle advantages of North Queensland — including short commutes, affordable living and access to both urban and coastal communities. Flexible work options and a strong focus on employee wellbeing support a balanced and rewarding career.

Role requirements

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), there is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to have a personal lived/living experience of mental illness and/or substance use challenges. It is expected that the successful applicant be prepared to utilise their lived/living experience to assist others where appropriate and to be a role model for consumers and the wider community to overcome stigma and encourage personal development.
• Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. The successful candidate will be required to provide a copy of their current Blue Card before commencing in the role.
• Current C Class drivers licence.
• Experience working within a public mental health service or the NGO sector is highly desirable.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or the ability to undertake a certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is highly desirable.
• This is a VPD risk role. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $48.69 - $53.54 p.h. (AO4)
• 4 weeks (pro rata) annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Locality allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Apply now

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Julie Van Den Hul on (07) 4433 8170

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV695433

Applications close:  Monday, 9 November 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.