SearchPeer Worker
Full time (or Part TIme) Max Term Opportunity until 30thJune 2026
Location: Medicare Mental Health Centre Ipswich
We're looking for a full-time (or part-time) Peer Worker to join our values-led team and deliver short-term, community-based support through the Distress Brief Support (DBS) Service. You'll use your lived experience of mental health challenges, including suicidality, to offer empathetic, person-centred care that helps people reconnect with their communities and move toward recovery.
What you'll do:
• Provide peer support and advocacy over 2–3 weeks
• Guide individuals to navigate local services and build recovery goals
• Use trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practices to reduce stigma
• Strengthen social connections that support wellbeing
What we offer:
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free
• Employee Assistance Program and discounts with top brands
• Be part of a team creating real change in mental health care
Who we're looking for:
You have lived experience and can reflect meaningfully on your journey. Experience in peer work or similar roles is welcomed. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to inclusive, culturally sensitive care—especially for First Nations and priority populations—are highly valued.
Ready to use your story to inspire hope? Click “More Details” to head to our Careers Page. We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to the team.
For more information, contact Open Minds at recruitment@openminds.org.au or 0421 541 145.
Company Name: Open MindsContact Email: recruitment@openminds.org.au
Contact Phone: 0421 541 145
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