Peer Support Worker (Health Education Officer Grad/Non Grad) - Toward Zero Suicides - Perm/Temp PT
Requisition ID: REQ668452
Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
- Health Education Officer Grad:$37.48 - $59.89 per hour
- Health Education Officer Non Grad: $32.77 - $47.39 per hour
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Applications close: 28/06/2026
Contact: Alvira Hurst on [email protected] |0460 006 875
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Towards Zero Suicides in SWSLHD brings together services focused on suicide prevention and recovery. In this role, you will work across Safe Haven and the Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT) across Campbelltown and Liverpool, supporting people through distress with a focus on hope and connection.
Safe Haven
Safe Haven is a welcoming, non-clinical space for people experiencing emotional distress or crisis. As an alternative to emergency departments, it provides a calm and supportive environment where individuals can drop-in to connect with peer workers. The focus is on immediate emotional support, reducing isolation, and fostering safety and hope, while linking people to appropriate ongoing supports.
SPOT (Suicide Prevention Outreach Team)
The Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT) provides assertive, short-term follow-up support for individuals at risk of suicide. SPOT works collaboratively with individuals referred from hospital and community settings, supporting their transition and connection within the community. The service offers emotional and practical support, as well as service navigation to promote continuity of care and recovery. SPOT emphasises both lived experience and clinical supports equally to enhance engagement and support positive outcomes.
Learn more about these services here: https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/zero.html
Are You the Right Fit?
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, empathetic, and passionate about supporting others through their mental health recovery.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Able to use your lived experience in a safe and purposeful way to support others in their recovery
- Feel motivated by a role where you can provide hope and connection to people navigating their recovery journey
- Value working within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and strengths-based framework
- Are comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Are willing to work Friday to Monday shifts (11:30am - 8:00pm), including public holidays, with applicable penalty rates
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Personal lived experience of suicide and/or suicidal thoughts. Recognized Degree or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer. Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer work or willingness to work towards completing
- How has your lived experience with a mental health condition, along with your understanding of consumer-led recovery principles, influenced the way you support others on their recovery journey, individually and in group settings?
- In what ways have you demonstrated your ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, while building effective working relationships and using your written, verbal, and digital communication skills?
- How do you apply evidence-based practice and quality improvement frameworks in your work, and how does your commitment to ongoing professional development enhance your effectiveness as a peer support worker?
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Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
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Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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