Peer Worker

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Casual Position with flexible hours
Location: Botany NSW
Salary of $50 per hour Super
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we advocate for a fairer Australia to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together were building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

At Mission Australia we believe in the power of shared journeys to create hope and lasting change.

Community Living Supports (CLS) helps people aged 16 with mental health conditions build independence and wellbeing. Working with NSW Health and housing providers CLS support may include transitions from hospital or correctional facilities to community living focusing on daily living skills social connection and links to education training and employment.

As a Peer Worker you will draw on your own experiences of overcoming adversity to support others on their path to recovery and independence.

Through authentic connection and encouragement you will help individuals build resilience rediscover their strengths and reconnect with community because everyone deserves the chance to live well and thrive.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Use your own life experience to give hope and encourage people to believe in themselves.
Support people one-on-one and in groups sharing experiences and helping them feel empowered.
Build trusting relationships with clients and respect their boundaries.
Help clients understand their strengths and challenges and support them to connect with their community.
Work with the team to plan and run peer support groups and improve services based on feedback.
Do basic admin tasks like keeping records and entering data to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Requirements for success

You have personal experience with challenges like mental health issues disability homelessness or addiction and youre ready to use that experience to help others.
You understand what helps people recover and can share your story in a safe and respectful way.
You can build strong positive relationships with clients and other people you work with.
Youre a good communicator and can work well with different people and services.
Youre comfortable using computers and basic programs like Word and Excel.
You have a current Working with Children Check and Drivers Licence
You can handle change and work through complex situations calmly.
Relevant qualifications or experience or other appropriate qualification/experience acceptable to Mission Australia.

Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued empowered and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including:

Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
Volunteering opportunities

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to apply and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

How to apply

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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you

Casual Position with flexible hoursLocation: Botany NSWSalary of $50 per hour SuperMake a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in needLife at Mission AustraliaWhen you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure pe...

Casual Position with flexible hours
Location: Botany NSW
Salary of $50 per hour Super
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need