At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of peer workers to support young people's mental health recovery.
- Company: Join headspace Bondi Junction, a leader in youth mental health services.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with a focus on diversity and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while balancing work and life.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health peer work and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 61.28 - 61.28 $ per hour.
The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.
An opportunity for an experienced Peer or Health Service Manager to join headspace Bondi Junction making a difference for young people and their families by managing and providing leadership for a small team of peer workers within the headspace service.
The Youth Peer Manager is responsible for providing support services for the management of the headspace youth group program. The role will draw upon their lived experience of mental health challenges and their personal recovery journey, to develop empathic relationships and support personal recovery for mental health consumers of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD).
This part-time opportunity is designed to support a strong work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements, reduced hours, and the ability to structure your week around personal commitments. Part-time candidates will benefit from a manageable caseload, supportive supervision, and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment that prioritises both clinician wellbeing and high-quality care. Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities are also available to support your long-term goals in mental health practice.
Additional Benefits
- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options- Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
- Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with aFitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:
- Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness and commitment to obtain;
- Current Drivers Licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).
- Describe how you have purposefully used your own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to support a young person in their recovery journey.
- How did you build an empathetic relationship, maintain appropriate boundaries and use peer work principles to promote hope, choice, self-determination and social connectedness?
- Provide an example of when you led, supervised or supported Peer Workers or a similar team. How did you allocate and prioritise work, coach or mentor staff, monitor performance and support team members to deliver effective services while managing a demanding workload?
- Tell us about a peer-led group program, activity or consumer participation initiative you have planned, implemented or evaluated. How did you identify what consumers needed, involve relevant stakeholders, use appropriate systems or technology, and evaluate whether the initiative achieved its intended outcomes?
Application close: 25 October 2026
For more information we encourage you to contact Nefeli Pnevmatikos on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 2 November 2026 and 6 November 2026.
We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Our values and commitment to diversity Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Information for applicants An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Youth Peer Manager employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
