Exciting opportunity alert! CQ Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service are seeking an Advanced Peer Worker to join the team. Could this be you?

Through integration of practices, create a culture of optimism and hope allowing consumers to express themself openly, facilitate healing, connection, and recovery. Make a change and foster a culture of optimism and hope through positive examples and recovery-orientated practices to assist others with their own recovery journey.

Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, it is a genuine occupational requirement of these positions to have a personal lived experience. (public or private).

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Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Gladstone, Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area.

The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services works in collaboration with the local hospitals, other mental health and alcohol and other drugs teams, as well as primary health, community, and private sector providers to reduce the symptoms of mental illness and facilitate recovery.

About the role:

Utilise personal lived experience of mental illness to model recovery strategies under general direction, to facilitate the development, planning and delivery of support services to consumers of the mental health service.

About you:

Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, it is a genuine occupational requirement of these positions to have a personal lived experience of caring for someone with a lived experience of mental illness and recovery (public or private).

• Applicants who hold or are working towards a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a public mental health service or the NGO sector is highly desirable.
• An ability to advocate for the consumer perspective to identify service improvement.
• An ability to plan, deliver and evaluate psycho education and groups to mental health service consumers.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $57,088 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $45.81 - $50.46 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5F642994

Applications close: Wednesday, 2 July 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GL5F642994 - Advanced Health Worker (PDF, 406KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants