Got lived experience, a passion for recovery and a big heart for helping others? Put your experience to work as a Peer Worker with Central Queensland Health.

Build genuine connections, support recovery goals, facilitate peer groups and psychoeducation, and make sure the consumer voice is heard. You’ll also work with a multidisciplinary team to help create better experiences and better support for people accessing mental health services.

If you know the value of being heard, understood and supported, we want to hear from you. Come and make a difference with us – one story at a time.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) supports people across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana — a community of more than 250,000 people.

With services across the region, including acute inpatient care in Rockhampton, Step Up Step Down in Gladstone and a Community Care Unit in Rockhampton, we provide support for people at different stages of their mental health and recovery journey.

We work alongside hospitals, health services, community organisations and private providers to help people feel better, build resilience and move towards recovery.

About the role:

• Connect and inspire. Build genuine connections with consumers, carers and staff, sharing your lived experience and showing that recovery is possible.
• Support recovery. Work alongside consumers to identify meaningful goals, explore recovery tools and turn their ideas into positive, achievable steps forward.
• Share knowledge and build connection. Support psychoeducation, consumer education and peer support groups, helping people learn, connect and feel empowered.
• Be part of the team. Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, gather consumer and carer feedback, contribute to a safe and supportive workplace, and take an active role in your own development.

About you:

• You have personal lived experience of mental health and recovery, and/or caring for someone with lived experience, and are comfortable sharing your story to support others. A Certificate III in Mental Health Peer Work (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Understand recovery and strength-based approaches and are passionate about helping people recognise their strengths, choices and possibilities.
• Great communicator who enjoys working with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary teams, and can confidently support groups and psychoeducation sessions.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, value the consumer voice and are keen to help improve services and create better experiences for people accessing mental health support.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $31,080 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $40.17 - $ 44.67 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) GL6I694006

Applications close: Thursday, 15 October 2026

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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. 12) 2025.

Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GL6I694006 - Peer Worker (PDF)