Youth Peer Worker (Identified role)

headspace opportunities Posted: Tue, 27 October 2026

Join our Team as a Youth Peer Worker (Identified role)

Hey, you! Are you passionate about supporting young people and ready to make a real difference in their mental health journeys? Do you have lived experience in mental health and want to use your story to help others? If you’re a First Nations person looking to jump into a role that blends experience, care, and cultural connection, this could be your opportunity!

We’re on the lookout for a Full- Time

Youth Peer Worker to join our awesome team at headspace Bathurst, located on Wiradjuri country. In this role you’ll be working directly with young people (aged 12-25), helping them navigate the sometimes-tricky world of mental health services. You’ll bring your own lived experience to support them on their recovery path while working with other superstars to create positive change.

What We’re Looking For

• Lived Experience: You’ve walked the mental health journey yourself and want to share your story to help others.
• Empathy: You’re passionate about working with young people and their families to make a positive impact.
• Understanding & Knowledge: You know what it takes to navigate mental health services—or you’re excited to learn how you can support others in doing so.
• Cultural Connection: You’re a First Nations person who understands the importance of culture, community, and connection in mental health and recovery.
• Skills/Qualifications: If you have a Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or similar), awesome! But we’re also open to anyone with the passion and lived experience to step into this role.

What’s In It For You

• Cultural Safety: We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment that celebrates your culture and lived experience
• Training & Growth: We’ll support you with all the training you need to grow in this role and make a bigger impact.
• Make a Difference: You’ll be changing lives! Your lived experience and support will have a lasting impact on the recovery journeys of young people.
• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary, plus benefits that are all about supporting your wellbeing and career growth.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re ready to bring your experience, passion, and unique skills to this incredible role, we want to hear from you!

You can apply in any of the following ways before the closing date of Sunday 22 November 2026.

• Upload your cover letter and/or resume via SEEK
• Drop in to our headspace Bathurst headspace Centre located at 102 Keppel Street and ask to speak with Jason who will chat with you about the role

This is an identified position. Being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

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