Peer Worker, Queensland Health

Department of Health - Queensland

Kirwan, Northern QLD

Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)

Government - State (Government & Defence)

Part time, Full time

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Townsville Hospital and Health Service

About the work unit/facility

Safety, Education, Risk and Quality Unit/Mental Health Service Group/Kirwan Health Campus/Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organization offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialized clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specializing in a clinical field, upskilling in digital health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship and professional development initiatives.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organization an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country, and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritizes employee well-being, 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:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements (https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/leave).

Salary range: $38.81 to $43.16 p.h. (AO3)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

About your opportunity

The purpose of this position is to assist consumers, carers, and families; service providers; and non-government organizations to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework and also to promote consumer and carer participation within inpatient units and community care units.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

Lived Experience: The position requires the incumbent to identify as having a personal “lived experience” of mental illness and recovery and be prepared to utilize their experience to assist others where appropriate and to be a role model for consumers and the wider community to overcome stigma and encourage personal development.

Certificate IV in Peer Work or the ability to undertake a Certificate IV in Peer Work.

Highly desirable: Experience working within a public mental health service or the NGO sector as a mental health peer worker.

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!

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