Peer Support Worker (Health Education Officer Grad/Non Grad) - Toward Zero Suicides - Perm PT

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, empathetic, and passionate about supporting others through their mental health recovery.You may be a great fit if you:

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Personal lived experience of suicide and/or suicidal thoughts.Recognised Degree or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer. Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer work or willingness to work towards completing.

Tell us about your workplace experience using your lived experience safely and purposefully to support people in their mental health recovery, advocate for their needs while maintaining safety protocols.

How do you apply recovery-oriented, strengths-based and trauma-informed principles when supporting individuals, including respecting personal choice, building on strengths and goals, promoting physical and psychological safety, and avoiding re-traumatisation?

How do you communicate and work collaboratively with clinicians, mental health teams and community partners while maintaining the unique peer perspective.

Ability to confidently use technology, apply strong written communication skills and maintain explicit, accurate and timely records in your work.

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.



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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming setting. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

- Discounted gym membership through
- Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe

- Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Peer Support Worker (Health Education Officer Grad/Non Grad) - Toward Zero Suicides - Perm PT (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney