Join our Team

• Utilise your lived/living experience of mental health challenges to support service users achieve recovery and wellness goals
• Internal Opportunity | SCHADS Level 3
• Fixed-term, part-time (30 hours/week) until 30 June 2027 | 24/7 rotating roster
• Kwelena Step-Up Step-Down residential service| Rockingham Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived 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 self-motivated, empathetic Peer Practitioner for fixed-term, part-time opportunity (30 hours/week) to join our Step-Up Step-Down residential service in Rockingham. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will utilise the learnings from lived/living experience of mental health and/or alcohol and drug challenges to provide intensive, person-centred, recovery-oriented support to people, empowering them to identify their goals and take steps toward recovery.

The role requires flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including night shifts, weekdays, weekends, and sleepovers.

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

• 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.
• Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/ or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, is desirable but not required.
• Previous experience in using lived experience and Expertise in a dedicated Peer role strongly desirable
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates.

Interested?

Please review the attached position description for further information.

 PD Peer Practitioner (KSUSD) 20260610 (LE Reviewed).pdf

Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Wednesday 17 June 2026. Please contact the person below if you require more information.

Pradeep Satya, Pradeep Satya, Clinical Service Manager

Pradeep.Satya@mindaustralia.org.au

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au

Please note this opportunity is open to Mind Australia employees only and should not be shared externally.