Join our Team

• Utilise the learning from lived/living experience of mental health challenges and/or alcohol and drug challenges
• Hourly rate $44.58 + 25% Casual Loading + 12 % Super & Benefits
• Office located in Victoria Park with outreach in Perth Metro area

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.

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

The Youth Psychosocial Support Package (YPSP) supports young people aged 16-24 years who are living independently or in the family home and will focus on supporting them to increasingly participate in, and contribute to community, social, educational, vocational, employment and economic life.

We are seeking collaborative and insightful Peer Practitioners for casual opportunities. In this role, you will champion co-design and lead co-production practices, always placing the relationship and the service user at the centre of their journey. You will work alongside people to understand their story, identify their goals, and support them to move towards what is possible in their lives through a relational care approach.  

Ideal candidates have at least two years’ experience and a genuine passion for supporting recovery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual peer support grounded in your lived/living experience, including safe and purposeful sharing to build hope and support recovery.
• Utilise the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) framework to walk alongside individuals in distress.
• Design and facilitate group programs that support peer connection and wellbeing.
• Support young people to navigate systems and connect with services, education, employment and community supports.
• Work in a family-inclusive way, strengthening connections with carers and natural supports
• Contribute to co-design and co-production, service improvement, and ongoing professional development including peer co-reflection.

What you’ll bring

• Lived or living experience of mental health and/or AOD challenges, with a willingness to share your learnings to support others.
• Certificate IV or higher in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health-related field.
• Completion of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Core and/or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (highly desirable).
• Experience, interest, or passion for supporting people experiencing mental health and/or AOD challenges, and their families or carers.
• A strong commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practice.
• Must hold a valid, unrestricted driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle. Kilometre allowance available for work-related travel.

Benefits

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
• Workplace Banking Portal - access to a variety of banking and lifestyle benefits through our CommBank program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
• Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 499563. Complete the online application form and attach your CV along with a cover letter. In your cover letter, be sure to address the following:

• How have you utilise your lived experience of mental health recovery to support and inspire others?
• How do you support clients in setting and achieving their recovery goals?

Applications must be submitted by 11pm, Thursday 21 May 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information, please contact:

Jaymee Tunbridge, Team Leader or Pradeep Satya, Clinical Service Manager

jaymee.tunbridge@mindaustralia.org.au; pradeep.satya@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Peer Practitioner (YPSP) 20260417 (LE Reviewed).pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.