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Senior Peer Coordinator - Identified Mental Health Lived Experience (Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit)
Southport
Join Gold Coast Health's new 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 |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC682230 |
| Closing date | 27-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full time |
| Contact person | Tania Thomas |
| Contact details | 0461 277 679 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 Senior Peer Coordinator - Identified Mental Health Lived Experience (Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit) 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
- Lead and manage a lived experience team
- Articulate consumer/carer needs to service managers and clinical providers
- Maintain and grow partnerships with a range of stakeholders
- Develop and deliver recovery-oriented training and education
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 a person with lived experience of mental illness, service use and recovery (identifies as a consumer)
- Previous experience working within a public mental health service or the community sector in a Peer Worker or Lived Experience role is essential
- While not mandatory, a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, Certificate IV in Mental Health and similar qualifications or higher would be well regarded
- Driver Licence
- 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
- This is a Monday to Friday role, with no nights or weekends
- Career Development opportunities
- Salary Packaging
- Brand new facility with modern amenities
- Diverse Work Culture
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $108 735 - $118 307 per annum
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 Wednesday, 27 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: GC682230
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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