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Peer Worker, Lived Experience Workforce - Cairns
Cairns
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Become a part of an exciting opportunity as a Peer Worker with the Lived Experience Workforce Services. You will utilise a lived experience of mental health issues, substance use and recovery to assist clients to work towards achieving their best outcomes and to support those providing clinical care to develop a better understanding of recovery-oriented care and the additional benefits that peer support can provide.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH688543 |
| Closing date | 10-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Shaun Sellwood |
| Contact details | 07 4226 5702 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The primary catchment of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services cover the Cairns and Hinterland region incorporating various areas ranging from Mossman in the north, Tully in the south to Mareeba and Atherton in the west. Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provide a range of innovative services, staffed by multidisciplinary teams with a broad mix of skills, knowledge and professional backgrounds. These currently include Community Services, Specialised Services, Acute and Sub-Acute Bed Based Services, Access Services and Rural Remote and Indigenous Services.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…
- Serve as a positive role model, connecting with clients and staff to provide a positive example of recovery and act as a source of information by drawing on personal experiences of mental health issues, substance use and recovery.
- Apply thoughtful and ethical decision making, with support and guidance as required, to act within operational and professional boundaries.
- Adhere to the timely and accurate input and collection of client related information and provision of service activity into appropriate applications.
- Demonstrate healthy personal boundaries when working with clients, support persons, staff and other stakeholders.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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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.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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