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- Part-time
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- Compensation: AUD 40.49 - AUD 44.29 - hourly
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- Part-time, 0.4 FTE contract (ideally Wednesday & Thursday)until June 2027
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- Based at headspace Knox and working within the local community, on the lands of the Wurundjeri People
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- $40.49– $44.29p/Hour + 12% Super + generous Salary Packaging perks of up to $18,550
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Your story matters – use it to create change. At headspace Knox, we believe lived experience is one of the most powerful tools for connection. As a Youth Multicultural Peer Worker, you’ll use your own mental health journey to walk alongside culturally diverse young people, break down stigma, and help them feel seen, supported, and empowered.

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Your role, your impact This part-time role is grounded in Intentional Peer Support (IPS) principles – connection, worldview, mutuality, and moving toward. You’ll build genuine relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) young people, share your story safely and purposefully, and create inclusive spaces where help‑seeking feels possible.

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Reporting to the Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll:

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- Offer one-on-one peer support and co-facilitate CALD peer groups
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- Collaborate on culturally responsive events and social campaigns
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- Work within local communities – including schools, festivals, and sports clubs
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- Use your experience to advocate for inclusive, youth‑led mental health support
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- Help reduce stigma and strengthen belonging for Chinese, Sri Lankan and Indian communities in particular
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About you You might be studying, working part-time, or exploring what’s next – but you know your lived experience and cultural background are powerful assets. We're looking for people who:

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- Identify with Chinese, Indian, or Sri Lankan heritage (language skills are a bonus!)
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- Understanding of IPS or commitment to complete IPS Core Training.
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- Have lived experience of mental health challenges and feel safe to share parts of that story with others
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- Are passionate about creating safe, welcoming spaces for CALD young people
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- Have great communication skills and want to learn more about peer work, group facilitation, or community engagement
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- Are happy to work from both the office and in the local community – sometimes after hours or on weekends
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We strongly encourage applications from young people aged 18-25 who bring lived experience and cultural insight to this role. As this position is designed to support young people from multicultural backgrounds, peer relatability is essential. We welcome applicants with a deep understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to connect authentically with young people navigating mental health challenges.

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- Experience working or volunteering in community, mental health, or youth settings
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- Completion (or interest in completing) Intentional Peer Support or Cert IV in Peer Work,Youth Work, Community Services orMental Health
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- Creativity in co-designing events, group activities, or social media campaigns
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- Ability to speak additional languages(highly regarded)
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What’s in it for you n

Each is the Lead Agency for headspace. At Each you’ll be supported to be your best.

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We provide:

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- Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
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- Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
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- Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning
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- Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, TAS, ACT, and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress
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- More leave when you need it – 4 or 5 weeks annual leave (dependent upon award or agreement coverage), paid parental leave, personal/carer’s leave, cultural and gender affirmation leave, and the option to purchase extra leave
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- Support your wellbeing – Discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide for you and your family through Fitness Passport
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- Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family
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Additional Information n

Applications Close: Sunday 20th September 2026

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For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Jasmine Scampton - Community Engagement Coordinator at (emailprotected) or on .

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each n

At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care. We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people with lived and/or living experience and people of all age and genders. Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

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We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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📌 Youth Multicultural Peer Worker - headspace (Knox City)
🏢 Each
📍 Knox City