Peer Support Worker Youth Enhanced Services
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Job Location:
Wantirna South - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Part-time (0.8 FTE) Fixed Term until the end of December 2026
- Based at our Wantirna South site with limited hybrid work & outreach across the EMPHN catchment
- $38.83 $42.40 per hour 12% Super Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18550
Make your lived experience count
Looking for a role where your story insight and hope can genuinely support young people to move toward recovery Join Eachs Youth Enhanced Services (YES) team and walk alongside young people as they build confidence connection and choice in their lives.
This is a meaningful opportunity to use lived experience to create changewithin a supportive values-driven organisation that believes recovery is real and possible.
About the program
Youth Enhanced Services (YES) supports young people experiencing mental health challenges to feel heard valued and empowered in their recovery journey. The program centres choice connection and hopeworking alongside young people families and communities to build strengths and meaningful pathways forward.
Your role your impact
As a Peer Worker you will use your lived experience of mental health recovery to support young people in ways that feel real respectful and hopeful.
You will:
- Engage and connect with young people in a respectful recovery-oriented way
- Share lived experience to support hope empowerment and practical coping strategies
- Support families and carers where appropriate in line with program goals
- Work collaboratively with clinicians and the broader YES team
- Promote self-help skills and mental health literacy
- Participate in outreach activities across the catchment (including Boroondara Knox Manningham Monash (part) Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges)
- Maintain professional boundaries documentation and safety practices
- Contribute to quality improvement and team learning
About you
Youre an authentic reflective and caring individual with lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery. You are confident in selfreflection and able to share your recovery journey in a safe purposeful and strengthsbased way to support others.
You will also have:
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfort working collaboratively with clients families colleagues and stakeholders
- A strengths-based hope-oriented approach
- Willingness to seek support and supervision when needed
- Current Australian drivers licence
What will make you stand out
- Certificate IV or higher in peer support youth work mental health or a related field (highly regarded)
- Experience navigating public or private mental health systems
- Interest in outreach and community-based work
- Passion for youth voice inclusion and service improvement
Whats in it for you
At Each youll be supported to be your best. We provide:
- Supportive & inclusive culture Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
- Balance your way Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments
- Competitive salary Based on your experience plus above-award conditions and generous leave options
- Boost your take-home pay Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
- Professional development & training Access mentoring supervision leadership pathways and discipline-specific learning
- Endless career opportunities With over 200 programs across QLD NSW ACT and VIC there are plenty of pathways to progress
- Free confidential support Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family
Additional Information :
To view the full Position Description click here or visit go to Work With Us - Careers - Open Roles and search for this position.
For more information or a confidential conversation contact Samuel Wrigley Manager Youth Mental Health Services at
Applications Close: Tuesday 3rd March 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
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
About Company
For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.Join us and be part of a t ... View more
