Peer Support Worker / Group Facilitator – LEAP

Part time, 0.7 FTE max-term contract until 30 June 2027 (extension possible).

Location: Based at Ipswich office on the lands of the Yuggera/Yagara People

Salary: $40.49–$44.29 per hour (depending on experience) + 12% super + generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,550

About the Program

LEAP (Lived Experience Activity Program) is a peer-led mental health recovery program that supports people with lived experience of severe and complex mental health challenges. Guided by the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) framework, the program provides meaningful group activities, connection, and shared learning to help participants build skills, confidence, community, and wellbeing.

Your Role, Your Impact

As a Peer Support Worker / Group Facilitator, you will use your lived experience of mental health recovery to instill hope and confidence in others. You’ll play a vital role in helping participants live meaningful, self-directed lives, supporting them through group activities, individual planning, and ongoing engagement.

Key responsibilities:

- Use your lived experience to engage participants and build self-management and peer relationships.
- Facilitate peer-led groups that foster hope, connection, and recovery.
- Collaborate with participants, carers, and providers to co-develop and review Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs).
- Create safe and inclusive environments for group and individual engagement.
- Monitor participant attendance and follow up to support ongoing engagement.
- Support community outreach and awareness initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to program evaluation.
- Respond to crisis situations in line with Each’s risk policy.
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development .

Qualifications & Experience

- Lived experience of mental illness and personal recovery.




- Experience facilitating groups and supporting individuals and families affected by mental health.
- Understanding of integrated service models , including collaboration with child protection, clinical mental health, AOD and community services.
- Proficient in MS Office and electronic client record systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.
- Strong written communication and administrative skills .
- Understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented practice.
- Adaptable, solution-focused, and open to feedback.
- Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health (or equivalent).
- Intentional Peer Support Core Training (certificate desirable).
- Current driver’s licence (Probationary or Open).

What We Offer

- Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
- Free, confidential support – Employee Assistance Program available for you and your family.
- Wellbeing benefits such as Fitness Passport for discounted access to gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide for you and your family.
- Salary packaging – Not-for-Profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
- Employee benefits – Cashback options through salary packaging with a range of retailers.
- Professional development & training – Mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning.
- Career opportunities – Numerous programs across multiple regions with pathways to progress.

Next steps

To view the full Position Description, visit each.com.au > Work With Us > Careers > Open Roles and search for this position. For more information, contact the Mental Health Services Manager. Applications must be submitted via the link.

Applications Close: 30 July 2026

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each: We aim for a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are a child-safe organization with zero tolerance for child abuse.

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📌 Peer Support Worker / Group Facilitator – Lived Experience Activity Program(LEAP) (City of Ipswich)
🏢 Each
📍 City of Ipswich