Team Leader – Moreton Bay

Lead the Peach Tree Team in Moreton Bay overseeing the delivery of peer-led psychosocial supports for parents in the perinatal period.

If you are passionate about supporting parents partners and families on their journey through pregnancy and early parenthood and have a desire to lead and inspire a team of peer workers keep reading

About Peach Tree

Peach Tree is a community-based peer-led mental health organisation supporting parents partners and families impacted by emotional and mental health challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood. We centre lived experience in everything we do and are committed to creating safe inclusive and traumainformed spaces where parents feel heard respected and supported.

Peach Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people of all genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities LGBTIQA individuals and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

About the Role

Were looking for a dedicated Team Leader to support a team of Lived Experience Peer Workers at our Caboolture Parent Wellbeing Centre. You will lead a small team in providing a trauma informed welcoming non-judgemental and child friendly environment for mothers fathers and caregivers to connect discuss and address perinatal mental health and parenting challenges freely and openly. This role will report to the Groups Coordinator who oversees services across Greater Brisbane.

• Hours: Permanent part-time opportunity 25 hours across Monday to Thursday (flexible)
• Pay: $44.58p/h superannuation salary packaging.

What Youll Do

• Lead & empower: Guide a team of Lived Experience Peer Workers providing mentorship reflective practice and leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery. Youll also be responsible for building a positive and inclusive team culture that aligns with Peach Trees values.
• Deliver services: Lead the delivery of mental health peer support groups; parenting programs; psychosocial education in 1:1 and group settings to help parents heal and build resilience.
• Build relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with healthcare professionals and community organisations to build referral pathways.
• Support growth: Encourage engagement from expecting parents/parents who may have barriers to access supports offering a supportive environment for parents to find their village and feel better supported in their parenting confidence.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet program deliverables and enhance service quality.

About You

• Have lived experience of mental health challenges related to pregnancy childbirth or early parenthood and feel ready to use this experience purposefully
• Leadership experience in mental health peer work with a reflective and supportive leadership style
• Previous experience working in an Identified Lived Experience role and familiarity with National and State Lived Experience Frameworks and Guidelines
• A relevant qualification (such as the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or Intentional Peer Support) would be considered favourably
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Blue Card (Working with Children Check) National Police Check and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccination

We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting parents and families even if you dont meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are committed to our employees professional growth.

What We Offer

A Flexible & Supportive Workplace

• As an organisation of parents we understand and support the needs of family life offering flexible part-time hours.
• Subsidised mental health support including professional supervision and reflective practice
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
• A values-led trauma-informed workplace

Training & Professional Development

• Training in the Peach Tree Peer Practice Framework
• Opportunities for additional learning such as ASIST and Circle of Security
• Ongoing professional development including internal training external workshops and conferences

Financial Benefits

• Keep more of your salary! You can receive up to $15900 per year in tax-free benefits increasing your take-home pay
• Access additional Meal & Entertainment salary packaging (up to $2650 per year) for dining out and holiday accommodation
• QLeave portable long service leave
• Discounts & cashback on everyday expenses (groceries petrol and more) through Employment Hero

How to Apply

Wed love to hear from you! Along with your resume please upload a brief cover letter reflecting on how your lived experience has informed your approach skills and suitability for this role.

Applications close on Sunday 24th May but well be shortlisting on a rolling basis.

We value everyone who expresses an interest in joining our team and aim to provide all applicants with an outcome of their application. If you have questions please reach out to us at