Lived Experience Peer Worker EIPSR Mental health

• Part-time 0.6 FTE (Thursday & Friday with a third day negotiable) until June 2027
• Based at our Boronia office travel within the community (this is an outreach role) 
• From $44.78 per hour (dependent on experience) 12% Super Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18550

Job Description
As a Peer Worker within our EIPSR team you will form effective and empathetic peer relationships by sharing your lived experience in a purposeful way in the hopes of creating deep connections and move towards a future of hope and possibilities.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Utilising Intentional Peer Support principles and tasks to engage with consumers and staff.
• Maintaining responsibility for an allocated caseload of consumers including engagement follow-up documentation and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Form effective and empathic peer relationships by sharing personal lived experience in a purposeful way; making deep connections with others; showing curiosity about worldview; forming mutual relationships; and moving towards a future of hope and possibilities.
• Engaging with consumers to develop trusting and professional relationships I order to identify their needs and support them to reach their recovery goals.
• Providing opportunities to discuss problem solving strategies reflecting on helpful and unhelpful behaviours.
• Encouraging and supporting consumers to access and remain engaged with their support services.
• Provide clear and concise case notes in a timely manner following consumer engagement to manage client files within program requirements.

Who we are looking for 
Were seeking a Peer Worker with the ability and willingness to self-reflect and share own experiences of recovery with others for the benefit of advancing their recovery.

The ability to collaborate effectively with young people families colleagues stakeholders will be essential to the success of this role. 
You will also have:

• Lived experience of mental illness substance dependence and/or trauma.
• Lived experience of the recovery journey.
• Previous employment as a Peer Worker Grade 1 (peer cadet or trainee).
• Group facilitation skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to human rights and social justice trauma-informed care and the harm minimisation approach.
• Personal experience of the public or private mental health or AOD systems (highly regarded).
• Advanced knowledge of the local area and its health services and other community services (highly regarded).

Qualifications :

• Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work and/or Intentional Peer Support core training are highly desirable.
• Current state-based drivers license.

Additional Information :

What we offer
Each is committed to developing our people. At Each youll be supported to be your best. We provide: 

• Opportunities for growth: Each operate well over 200 programs and services which offer a variety of opportunities for progression and development. 
• Play a key role in providing essential services to the community.
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15900 free income tax per year $2650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment.
• A supportive and comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Domestic Violence & Community Service Leave.
• The opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Public Holiday Substitution policy.

Next steps
To view a copy of the full Position Description click here. Alternatively for more information please contact Saskia Marsden (Team Leader - Mental Health Recovery) at 

Applications close Friday 30th Jan 2026
** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so dont miss out and apply today! **

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
Thank you for your interest in joining Each! To learn more about next steps please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time