Posted: 02/07/2026
Closing Date: 24/07/2026
Salary: $84,****** - $84,******
Job Type: Part time Maximum Term (PM)
Location: Toowoomba QLD
Job Category: Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Youturn is seeking a passionate Peer Support Worker to join our Youth Enhanced Services team, supporting young people experiencing complex mental health challenges.
This role is about more than support, it's about using your lived experience of mental health and/or substance use recovery to inspire hope, reduce stigma, and help young people build meaningful lives beyond their challenges.
You can find out more at youturn.org.au .
Job Description
What You'll Bring
Personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use recovery.
A passion for supporting young people and championing recovery.
Qualification in Peer Work, Mental Health, Community Services or a related field (or willingness to obtain one).
Strong communication skills and the ability to build genuine, trusting relationships.
A collaborative, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to supporting others.
What We Offer




We provide a rewarding and supportive employment experience designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:
Competitive remuneration package aligned to your experience and impact Salary packaging up to $15,900 , and an additional $2,650 for meal entertainment to maximise your take-home pay Access to additional salary packaging benefits where eligible (including remote area benefits, relocation expenses and car parking) 5 days paid wellness leave each year (pro-rata) to prioritise your wellbeing 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of service Annual leave loading for added financial support during time off
Desired Skills And Experience
Why Join Youturn?
For over 35 years, Youturn has been creating safe, inclusive and supportive communities.
We value lived experience, invest in our people, and provide a workplace where you can make a genuine difference every day.
If you're passionate about empowering young people and using your lived experience to create positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape brighter futures for young people in our community.
Be the difference in a young persons life.
Please supply your resume & a cover letter.

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