CCLHD - Mental Health Senior Peer Worker - Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI)

- Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, until 29 August 2027
- Position Classification: Senior Health Education Officer, Non Graduate
- Remuneration: $51.15 - $53.08 per hour
- Hours Per Week: 24
- Location: Citigate Centre
- Applications Close: Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Do you have lived experience of mental illness and recovery and want to use that experience to support others on their recovery journey? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care. Better Health for Everyone, and we are seeking a Mental Health Senior Peer Worker to join the Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI), supporting consumers with complex mental health needs to successfully transition from hospital to community living.

About the Opportunity

The Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) supports people living with enduring and serious mental illness who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, extended hospital stays. As a Mental Health Senior Peer Worker, you will use your lived experience of recovery to provide hope, advocacy and practical support while working alongside consumers, clinicians and community partners to promote successful community living and recovery outcomes.

This position plays an important role in ensuring care remains recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and centred on the voice of the consumer. In this role you will:

- Use your lived experience of recovery to provide peer support,



advocacy and mentoring to consumers transitioning into the community.
- Support consumers to build self-advocacy skills, develop recovery and wellness plans, and actively participate in their care.
- Provide individual peer interventions that promote hope, choice, empowerment and social connectedness.
- Lead and support the development of governance frameworks, policies and best practice standards for peer support services.
- Collaborate with clinical teams and community partners to ensure consumer perspectives inform care planning and service delivery.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

- Lived experience of mental illness and recovery, with the ability to use and share that experience in a purposeful and professional way to support others.
- Personal experience as a consumer of mental health services, particularly inpatient mental health services, will be highly regarded.
- Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or willingness to complete the qualification.
- Strong communication, organisational and computer skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with consumers and stakeholders.
- An understanding of recovery-oriented,



trauma-informed practice and the ability to maintain professional boundaries while supporting consumers with complex needs.
- A current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel across the District.

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.

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: 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.
- Growth opportunities: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

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 N

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