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Peer Practitioner
- Utilise the learning from lived/living experience of mental health challenges and/or alcohol and drug challenges
- Part Time (25 hours per week) until 28 June 2027
- 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 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 Practitioner for a fixed term, part time role located in Victoria Park. 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.
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. Kilometer 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 499401. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 1 May 2026. Please contact the person below for more information.
Anoushka Wootton – General Manager - Western Australia Operations (Lived Expertise)
Email: Anoushka.Wootton@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 (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.
