Peer Support Workers

NSW Health

Peer Support Worker Keeping Body In Mind - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non-Graduate

Remuneration: $64,985 - $108,229 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ6655583

Location: Maroubra, Sydney

Applications close date: Sunday, 14 June 2026

Come Work With Us!

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Want to be part of an exciting and dynamic team caring for consumers with mental illness helping them develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle? With lived experience, you can be a supportive and encouraging part of the team.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Peer Worker with lived experience to join our innovative "Keeping Body in Mind" team helping and motivating mental health consumers to live a healthy lifestyle.

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service is an industry leader in recovery-oriented, strengths-based and person-centered care.

Where you'll be working

ESMHS, located at Maroubra. Close by to transport, beaches cafe's and a great lifestyle.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Additional Information and Benefits

An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions

Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Role Requirements

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:

Personal experience as a consumer of Mental Health Services and ability to utilise the lived experience to support others in their own mental health recovery journey.

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness and commitment to obtain. For Graduate Health Education Officers, additional relevant health degree required.

Experience working in a peer support/consumer worker role, with the ability to plan, implement and evaluate group and individual peer led interventions.

Demonstrated knowledge of current local, State and National legislation and standards relevant to mental health

Demonstrated commitment to consumer led recovery principles including the physical health care of mental health consumers.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to provide quality written documentation through the use of proficient IT skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as an effective team member

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application

Application close: 14 June 2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Steve Adei on ***email_hidden***

Interviews are expected to be held between 22 June 2026 and 26 June 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.

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