Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Senior Health Education Officer Grad/Non-Grad
Remuneration: $101,426 - $133,399
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ700275
Applications Close: Monday November 2nd 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing
This position provides support to consumers of the Safe Haven service as well as provide senior peer leadership to peer workers across the Mid North Coast Local Health District Towards Zero Suicides Initiatives.

You will use your personal lived experience of suicidal crisis or caring for someone experiencing suicidal crisis to provide appropriate responsive care and support in a warm, welcoming, non-clinical environment, working with other professionals to support and link guests with appropriate services.

This contemporary service is staffed by peer workers with lived experience of suicide and the service runs Thursday – Sunday including afterhours weekends and public holidays.

About You
You are a passionate and recovery-oriented Peer Worker with a strong foundation in health education, health promotion, and evidence-based practice, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive experience within the mental health sector. Drawing on both your professional expertise and lived experience, you are committed to supporting individuals on their wellbeing and recovery journeys with empathy, authenticity, and hope.

Your lived and living experience of suicidal crisis allows you to connect meaningfully with others, offering understanding, encouragement, and practical support that fosters recovery and resilience.



You are deeply committed to consumer-led recovery principles and use your personal experiences in a purposeful and professional way to empower individuals while maintaining your own wellbeing through effective self-care and wellness strategies.

With more than three years' experience as a Peer Worker, you have developed strong leadership capabilities and experience providing peer supervision and support within multidisciplinary teams. You are recognised for your ability to inspire others, promote recovery-focused practice, and contribute positively to team culture and service development.

A robust advocate for consumers, you are dedicated to improving access to quality mental health services at both an individual and systemic level. You work collaboratively with consumers, carers, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure lived-experience perspectives are represented and valued in service delivery and decision-making.

You possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Highly organised and self-motivated, you effectively manage competing priorities, coordinate daily activities, and support both individual and team objectives. Supported by a current Australian driver's licence and the flexibility to travel across multiple locations,



you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people navigating mental health challenges and recovery.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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