Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

Position Classification : Health Education Officer

Remuneration : $1,481 - $2,366 per week

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ694533

Location: CCLHD Applications Close: Monday 12th October 2026 at 11.59pm

Turn your lived experience into lasting impact. Support people on their recovery journey and help shape a future built on hope, connection and empowerment.

About The Opportunity Join the Peer Supported Transfer of Care (Peer STOC) Program and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people transitioning from inpatient mental health care back into the community. As a Mental Health Peer Worker, you will use your lived experience to provide recovery-focused, non-clinical support and help consumers achieve their recovery goals.

- Support consumers transitioning from acute mental health services into the community
- Use your lived experience to inspire hope, recovery and empowerment
- Provide one-on-one and group peer support interventions
- Assist consumers to connect with services, supports and community resources
- Work collaboratively with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams
- Contribute to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and consumer-led care

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description About You You are passionate about supporting others through their mental health recovery journey and can draw on your own lived experience to build trust, connection and hope.

- Lived experience of mental health challenges and personal recovery
- Ability to safely and appropriately use lived experience in a peer support role
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centred and trauma-informed practice
- Ability to work collaboratively with consumers, carers and healthcare professionals




- Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or willingness to undertake the qualification

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Advantages: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information? Ginuraj Sebastian

Phone: 0488 600 491

Email: [email protected]

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer.



We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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