About the OrganisationOur client is Australia's leading peer-led youth trauma recovery organisation, dedicated to supporting at-risk youth aged 8-17. Their mission is to empower young people by fostering healing and resilience through shared experiences. They do this by creating safe spaces, where young people with lived experience support each other to heal from trauma, make meaningful peer connections, improve mental wellbeing and overcome life challenges.About the RoleWe are looking for a full-time Peer Mentor in Rockhampton who has experience around risk-taking behaviour, crime and/or the justice system. This role is fixed-term to 30 September 2029.The Peer Mentor's life experiences and challenges associated with risk-taking behaviour, crime and/or justice systems and their personal journey will provide the foundation to mentor and support young people who are displaying a pattern of early criminal and/or anti-social behaviours, with the intention to divert young people from the criminal justice system.You will work alongside Case Workers assisting approximately 10 people at one time, with some overlap between groups of young people, through an 18-week program involving but not limited to the following:Providing one-on-one individual supportAttending 2-day and 3-day intensive weekend workshopsAttending network meetings with young people's families and extended networksAttending support groups with groups of young peopleEngaging and building relationships with young people's families and extended networksEngagement with external support agencies and wider community organisations and groupsPlease note this role requires availability both outside of normal business hours and across weekends on an ongoing basis. Successful applicants will be required to attend 12 weekend workshops across a 12-month period.About YouAs someone with personal lived experience of risk-taking behaviour, crime and/or the justice system, you will apply your experience, and your journey, to support young people, applying trauma-informed practice, open dialogue principles and culturally protected practices in your interactions.You will bring:Certificate III in any Human Services related field OR equivalent experienceA willingness to purposefully use your own story to help othersAbility to work autonomously and as part of a teamKnowledge of community engagement practicesAbility to build relationships while maintaining boundariesDemonstrated experience in a similar roleUnderstanding and capability to engage with people from a range of social and cultural backgroundsEssential RequirementsQueensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)National Police Record CheckWillingness to obtain First Aid CertificateA current valid Queensland drivers' licenseAustralian working rightsBenefitsAccess to salary packaging to maximise your take home payFully maintained company carProfessional development opportunitiesAdditional informationMake a meaningful difference to today's youthnot-for-profit salary packagingFully maintained company car #J-18808-Ljbffr