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Advanced Peer Worker - Lived Experience (Early Psychosis) - Identified
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The Identified Lived-Living Experience Advanced Peer Worker (APW) is someone who has lived-living experience of mental ill health and alcohol and other drug vulnerabilities (AOD) and recovery. Using their personal lived-living experience and expertise to facilitate the development, planning and delivery of support services to young people experiencing mental ill health within the Young Adult Specialty Services Team
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC680062 |
| Closing date | 21-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Ashley Sturm |
| Contact details | (07) 5635 7188 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Advanced Peer Worker (Identified Lived Experience - Early Psychosis) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia
You will
- Aid young people experiencing mental health to participate in trauma informed and recovery-oriented care planning and support positive engagement with therapeutic interventions
- Actively participate in both Operational supervision and Professional Lead supervision, performance appraisal and Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Education, Training and Communities of Peer Practice opportunities for professional development
- Provide high level expertise of comprehensive and flexible mental health service in a specialised area of clinical practice
- Use lived experience of therapeutic skills such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Self-care strategies to support young people in their recovery journey
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Experience working as a Peer Worker in a public mental health or alcohol and other drug service or the non-government sector is essential.
- It is highly desirable that applicants hold a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or can demonstrate that they are working towards the same.
- It is a mandatory requirement of this position that the employee has a lived/living experience of mental illness, service use and recovery and is able to use this experience to support others living with mental health and substance use challenges.
- Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
- 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
- Working with Children Check (GCH will cover cost)
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- 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
- Base salary ranging from $93 556 - $103 074 per annum
About Us
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- 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, 21 April 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: GC680062
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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