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Peer Worker - Early Psychosis Integrated Care


Early Psychosis Integrated Care - Kirwan Health Campus

Summary


Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV691856
Closing date 21-Sep-2026
Job duration Permanent Part-time
Contact person Julie Van Den Hul
Contact details (07) 4433 8138
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About the work unit / facility:

Early Psychosis Integrated Care (EPIC) is a specialised clinical mental health service for adolescents and young adults aged 15-24 experiencing early psychosis. The service provides proactive treatment within the community, working closely with young people, their families and carers to support early recognition, recovery and wellbeing.

About your new employer:

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

Generous remuneration package value up to $40,895 p.a. comprising:

  • Salary range: $41.17 to $45.79 p.h. (AO3)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

Join the EPIC team as a Peer Worker, using your lived experience to connect with and support young people experiencing early psychosis. You'll bring a valuable peer perspective to their recovery, helping consumers identify their strengths and goals, navigate their journey and feel understood and supported. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you'll advocate for consumers and contribute to recovery-focused, person-centred care.

Requirements:

  • Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), there is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to have a personal lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges.
  • Certificate IV in Peer Work, or the ability to undertake is highly desirable
  • Experience in the public health or NGO sector as a Lived Experience (Peer) Worker is highly desirable
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
  • Probation period may apply.
  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Julie Van Den Hul on (07) 4433 8138.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV691856

Applications close: Monday, 21 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

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