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Peer Worker (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Mental Health Lived Experience - Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit)
Southport
Join Gold Coast Health's Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation team for a career that's more than a job. We are seeking a dedicated professional who will leverage their lived experience (peer) perspective to enhance our service capacity and effectively meet consumer needs. You will advocate for the respectful inclusion of consumers, ensuring their voices are heard and valued. Work in a brand-new, modern facility designed for innovative care and patient well-being.
Enjoy a unique work-life balance while fully experiencing the stunning Gold Coast region.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC681975 |
| Closing date | 19-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Emily Foley |
| Contact details | 0457 181 997 Access the National Relay Service |
About SMHRU
The SMHRU unit offers mental health rehabilitation services for individuals needing extended inpatient care in a secure environment. Our focus is on autonomy, self-determination, and working collaboratively towards independent living. All consumers are over 18 years of age.
Our philosophy of care nurtures individual dreams and aspirations, promoting hope and optimism, and ensuring people feel valued, important, welcome, and safe.
About Your New Role
Are you passionate about advocating for mental health services and promoting respectful inclusion? A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Peer Worker (Identified – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Mental Health Lived Experience) to join our team. Our new facility aims to provide world-class, compassionate, person-centered mental health care that supports the recovery of consumers, families, and carers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support consumers along their personal recovery journey whilst appropriately sharing your own personal lived experience of mental ill-health, service use and healing/recovery
- Provide peer support, practical assistance, education, information and referrals to consumers
- Maintain and grow partnerships with a range of stakeholders
- Develop and deliver recovery-oriented training and education for consumers
Qualifications
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be a person with lived experience of mental illness, service use and recovery
- While not mandatory, a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or similar is highly desired
- While not mandatory, experience working as a Peer Worker in a public mental is highly desirable
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits of Working with Gold Coast Health
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time or permanent part time (one full time position or several part time positions, hours negotiable)
- Base salary ranging from $79 727 - $88 158 per annum or $39.98 - $44.46 per hour
About Gold Coast Health
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC681975
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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