Part-Time Peer Support Mentor β€” Mental Health & Recovery

Part-Time Peer Support Mentor β€” Mental Health & Recovery

Part-Time On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support peers through coaching and mentoring, sharing your lived experience.
  • Company: Townsville Hospital and Health Service, dedicated to mental health recovery.
  • Benefits: Permanent part-time role with flexible hours and meaningful impact.
  • Other info: Join a supportive team focused on recovery and personal growth.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in the lives of others while using your own experiences.
  • Qualifications: Must have lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges.

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a frontline support role focused on coaching and mentoring peers, education on recovery frameworks, and leveraging lived experience to support consumers and carers. The position is permanent part-time, with 60.8 hours per fortnight, based in Townsville, Queensland.

The successful applicant must have lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges, be prepared to use their experience as a role model, and provide or obtain a Working.

Part-Time Peer Support Mentor β€” Mental Health & Recovery employer: The Queensland Government

As a Registered Nurse at Ingham Health Service, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Enjoy the benefits of a regional lifestyle in beautiful North Queensland, where you can balance your career with a relaxed living environment, short commutes, and access to both urban and rural healthcare facilities. With competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and opportunities for professional development, this role offers meaningful and rewarding employment in a close-knit community.

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Contact Details:

The Queensland Government Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Part-Time Peer Support Mentor β€” Mental Health & Recovery

Coaching Skills
Mentoring Skills
Lived Experience of Mental Health Challenges
Lived Experience of Substance Use Challenges
Communication Skills
Empathy
Supportive Attitude