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• Utilise your lived/living experience of mental health challenges to support people in achieving recovery goals and independent living
• Permanent, full-time opportunity | SCHADS 4 role
• Wellness Connect service | Grenfell

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Peer Practitioner for a permanent, full-time opportunity within the Wellness Connect Service in Grenfell. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will draw on your lived or living experience of mental health and/or alcohol and drug challenges to provide intensive, person-centred, recovery-oriented support. You will empower people to identify their goals and take meaningful steps toward recovery.

Key responsibilities

• Use your lived/living experience of mental ill health and recovery to build connection, offer hope, and support others on their recovery journey.
• Deliver high-quality services to respond to the unique needs of people, offering a flexible and person-centred approach.
• Provide resources and support to help people foster positive relationships with those important to them.
• Participate in regular training, peer co-reflection, and professional development to strengthen your practice.
• Support people to navigate services and connect with community supports that help them build confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life.
• Actively contribute to co-design and service improvement, championing the voice and leadership of people with lived experience.

What you’ll bring

• Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/ or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, is desirable but not required.
• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) are required in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Previous experience in using lived experience and Expertise in a dedicated Peer role strongly desirable.
• Must hold a valid, unrestricted driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle. Kilometre allowance available for work-related travel.

Interested?

Please find below the position description for your review.

 PD Peer Practitioner (Wellness Connect) - 20250807.pdf

Online applications must be submitted by 11pm 18 August 2025. Please contact the person below if you require more information.

Kathryn Cousins, Senior Service Manager - Community Services SA
Kathryn.Cousins@mindaustralia.org.au

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au

Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties