Temporary Part time position available!
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Giovanna Abbatangelo *************) would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
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A Peer Worker works under direction to facilitate the delivery of supports to consumers of the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS).
A Peer Worker is employed to assist consumers, carers and families, service providers and Non-Government Organisations to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework while utilising a lived experience of mental health issues to work towards achieving the best outcomes for consumers.
The Peer Worker provides support in both inpatient and community settings.
Identified Role: Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (Qld), there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have a personal lived / living experience of mental health and recovery.
Applicants are expected to refer to their lived experience within their application.
Professional and personal motivators!
As a professional working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.




You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities.
These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances; Base salary comprising between $3,****** - $3,****** (Pro Rata) per fortnight– you may be eligible for extra benefits – refer to Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of *****% and salary packaging options Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave.
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance Rich Indigenous Culture Imagine yourself here?
Find out about and the and regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

📌 Peer Worker - Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs Service Peer Worker (Identified Lived Experience) (Weipa), Queensland Health
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland