Reference Number:54216:Carer Peer Support Worker

Employment Type:On Going Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are excited to recruit a suitably motivated and qualified Carer Peer Support Worker to Craigieburn Community Mental Health, Craigieburn Community Hospital, Northern Health.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

This role requires a passionate and empathic Carer Lived Experience Worker to provide day-to-day support to Carers and families of consumers with mental health concerns.

The position is responsible for provision of emotional support, advocacy, information about navigating the mental health system, and linkage to relevant community services for carers and families.

Thesuccessful applicant will use their lived experience of caring for someone with mental health challengesto promote the voice of our families and carers,



ensuring that they are included in treatment planning for our consumers andthey receive support for their own wellbeing.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Lived experience of supporting someone with mental health concerns
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Knowledge of navigating the mental health care and other support systems
- Demonstrated ability to listen, support and advocate
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Max Lynch, Program Manager, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Mental Health, on 8364 3097

Applications close Thursday 24 September 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our current ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us!

Northern

Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 Carer Peer Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne