Help others find hope through your lived experience.

Rural and Remote Mental Health (RRMH) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing in rural and remote communities. Through our training programs and psychosocial support services, we work alongside individuals, families, and communities to build resilience, connection, recovery, and meaningful lives.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Worker to join our team on a part time basis.

About the Role

As a Peer Worker, you will use your own lived and living experience of mental health challenges and recovery to support others on their recovery journey. You will walk alongside participants, helping them identify their strengths, achieve their goals, build independence, reconnect with their community, and access the supports they need.

Working within a recovery-oriented and strengths-based framework, you will provide practical and emotional support while fostering hope, empowerment, self-advocacy, and social connection.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide one-on-one psychosocial support to participants.

- Support participants to develop and achieve their individual recovery goals.

- Assist participants to access community services, social opportunities, education, employment, NDIS, and My Aged Care where appropriate.

- Facilitate community connection, independence, and skill development.

- Advocate for participants and promote self-advocacy.

- Build collaborative relationships with clinical services, community organisations, carers, and other stakeholders.

- Maintain accurate case notes, recovery plans,



and data collection requirements.

- Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold RRMH values of Respect, Professionalism, Compassion, Commitment, and Excellence

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Personal lived and living experience of mental health challenges and recovery.

- The ability to use your lived experience appropriately and effectively to support others.

- A genuine passion for recovery-oriented practice and participant-led support.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- A non-judgmental, respectful, and strengths-focused approach.

- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

- A current Australian Driver's Licence and a reliable car.

- Willingness to travel across the region and meet people where they are.

- A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

- Must live in the Goondiwindi Region.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

- Relevant qualifications in mental health, minimum qual CERT IV in Mental Health or Peer Work, community services, behavioural sciences, human services, peer work, or a related field.

- Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.

- Knowledge of local health,



community, and support services.

- Experience working within recovery-oriented and strengths-based frameworks.

Why Join RRMH?

At RRMH, we recognise the unique value of lived experience and the vital role Peer Workers play in supporting recovery. You will join a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous learning, professional development, and making a genuine difference in rural and remote communities.

The Benefits

- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions

- Opportunities for professional development and training

- Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program

- Generous leave provisions including attractive remote salary sacrifice options + 17.5% leave loading

- RRMH is a registered QLeave employer and contributes towards your portable long service leave entitlements.

Employment Requirements The successful applicant will be required to undergo:

- Employment reference checks

- Working with Children Check

- Relevant criminal history screening and other checks as required

- Confirmation of Australian work rights

Apply Now

If you are passionate about using your lived experience to create positive change and support others in their recovery journey, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close: at 5pm on Monday 26th October 2026

To obtain a copy of the Position Description or if you have questions about the opportunity please email the Operations Manager: ****@rrmh.com.au

📌 Peer Worker (Goondiwindi)
🏢 Rural and Remote Mental Health
📍 Goondiwindi