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Peer Worker (Hervey Bay and Maryborough)
Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services, Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals
Make a real difference by turning your lived experience into meaningful support. Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services is seeking passionate and empathetic Peer Workers to join our team across Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals. In this unique and rewarding role, you will use your personal lived experience of mental health recovery to inspire hope, foster connection, and support others on their journey.
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H2604WB679850 |
| Closing date | 20-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Several Casual Positions Available |
| Contact person | Debroh Rachele |
| Contact details | 0483 350 302 Access the National Relay Service |
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity:
- Provide intentional Peer Support and model self defined recovery strategies that support the assessment, intervention and referral of consumers admitted to an acute adult inpatient ward.
- Provide consumers with education, information, referrals and support from personal experience of recovery and of utilising mental health services and non-government agencies within an inpatient setting.
Under 25s of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have a personal lived experience of mental illness and recovery and/or caring for someone with a lived experience of mental illness and recovery.
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
You will receive competitive salary rates between $49.98 - $55.57 p.h., and employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%). (AO3) (Several Casual Positions Available). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2604WB679850
Other benefits include:
- Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
- Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Lower cost of living
Discover Fraser Coast
The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
‘Care, connection and compassion for all'
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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