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Peer Practitioner
Use your lived experience to inspire recovery!
Support people on their mental health recovery journey and help them rebuild confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
- Full time, Monday to Friday | Contract until March 2026
- Base salary from $76,372 + Super 12% & Benefits | Vehicle provided for business use
- Outreach-based role across the Riverland region, with flexibility to work from home as needed
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
We’re looking for a compassionate Peer Practitioner to join our Psychosocial Support team in the Riverland region. You’ll provide person-centred support through one-on-one outreach and group activities, helping clients build daily living skills, strengthen social connections, access services, and achieve their recovery goals.
About the Service
The Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program (CPSP) offers non-clinical, recovery-focused support to people experiencing mental ill health. Through a mix of individual outreach and group activities, the program helps clients gain independence, confidence, and community connection, empowering them to improve their quality of life.
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.
- 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
- Lived or living experience of mental health and/or AOD challenges, and a desire to use this to support others.
- Certificate IV or higher in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health-related field as designated by Mind.
- Experience working directly with people experiencing mental health challenges, complex needs, and/or their families and carers.
- Knowledge of community services and supports, including the NDIS (desirable).
- Experience providing person-centred, recovery-focused support through individual and group activities.
- Completion of Intentional Peer Support training (desirable).
- Must hold a valid, unrestricted driver’s licence.
What we Offer
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging – up to $15,900 p.a., plus 50% remote area benefits for eligible living expenses (e.g., rent, mortgage interest, utilities).
- 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 498597. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 21 November 2025. 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:
Kathryn Cousins, Senior Service Manager
Kathryn.Cousins@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
Position Description
PD Peer Practitioner (CPSP) - 20251106.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.
