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Peer Worker
Safety, Education, Risk and Quality Unit, Mental Health Service Group, Kirwan Health Campus, TUH
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV640122 |
| Closing date | 12-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part-time, 30 hrs p.f |
| Contact person | Emma Smith |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 8138 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Safety, Education, Risk and Quality Unit/Mental Health Service Group/Kirwan Health Campus/Townsville University Hospital
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship and professional development initiatives.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $38.81 to $43.16 p.h. (AO3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The purpose of this position is to assist consumers, carers and families, service providers and Non-Government Organisations to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework and also to promote consumer and carer participation within inpatient units and community care units.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Lived Experience: The position requires the incumbent to identify as having a personal “lived experience” of mental illness and recovery and be prepared to utilise their experience to assist others where appropriate and to be a role model for consumers and wider community to overcome stigma and encourage personal development.
- Certificate IV in Peer Work or the ability to undertake a certificate IV in Peer Work.
- Highly desirable: Experience working within a public mental health service or the NGO sector as a Mental Health Peer Worker.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Emma Smith on (07) 4433 8138.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV640122
Applications close: Thursday, 12 June 2025
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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AO3 Peer Worker (SERQU) 32121216 (Word, 565KB)
Role Description
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
