PLEASE NOTE - This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.
About the opportunity The purpose of this position is to: Work under general direction to facilitate the education and development of the peer workers through coaching and mentorship.
Provide education opportunities to staff of the MHSG to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework and lived experience perspective.
Utilise your lived experience of mental ill-health, substance use challenges and recovery to assist in the development and delivery of consumer and carer support groups, psycho education programs and other recovery-oriented information sessions for consumers and their carers and families.
This is a permanent part-time role, working 60.8 hours per fortnight.
About your new employer Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, supporting high-quality service delivery across a large regional network.
As a leading tertiary provider, we foster innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development.
Our organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, combined with the lifestyle advantages of North Queensland — including short commutes, affordable living and access to both urban and coastal communities.
Flexible work options and a strong focus on employee wellbeing support a balanced and rewarding career.
Role requirements Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (Qld),



there is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to have a personal lived/living experience of mental illness and/or substance use challenges.
It is expected that the successful applicant be prepared to utilise their lived/living experience to assist others where appropriate and to be a role model for consumers and the wider community to overcome stigma and encourage personal development.
Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act **** requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a copy of their current Blue Card before commencing in the role.
Current C Class drivers licence.
Experience working within a public mental health service or the NGO sector is highly desirable.
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or the ability to undertake a certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is highly desirable.
This is a VPD risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Competitive salary and advantages: We offer attractive remuneration packages and .
Salary range: $***** - $***** p.h. (AO4) 4 weeks (pro rata) annual leave with 17.5% loading Locality allowance *****% employer contribution to superannuation Plus options may be available Apply now Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Julie Van Den Hul on ************** Applications close: Monday, 9 November **** Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

📌 Advanced Peer Worker (Lived Experienced), Queensland Health (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville