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Program Specialist
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Peer Practitioners to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented services aligned with Intentional Peer Support principles and best-practice peer work
- Fixed-term, full-time opportunity until 30 June 2027
- Base salary from $105,577 + Super +Benefits
- Distress Brief Support | Tamworth Location
About One Door
One Door Mental Health has joined the Mind Australia Group, creating one of the largest community-managed mental health networks in the country. One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment.
About the Service
One Door Mental Health is establishing Distress Brief Support Short-Term Support Team (DBS STST) in Tamworth as a pilot program, designed as a trial short-term service to test and refine an early-intervention, recovery-oriented response to distress. The service is available to adults aged 18 years and over and aims to complement existing clinical and community services by providing timely, person-centred support during periods of heightened distress
About the role
We are seeking a lived experience-informed leader for a full-time fixed-term Program Specialist role based in Tamworth until 30 June 2027. Working closely with the Program Manager and the Lived Experience Team, you will provide leadership, coaching and practice support to Peer Practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, recovery-oriented services that align with Intentional Peer Support principles and lived experience practice. You will also support day-to-day service operations, workforce development and stakeholder engagement to ensure consistent and person-centred support for people experiencing distress.
Key responsibilities
- Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and supervision to Peer Practitioners, ensuring high-quality peer work aligned with Intentional Peer Support and recovery-oriented practice.
- Support day-to-day service operations in partnership with the Program Manager, including service planning, coordination, reporting and continuous improvement activities.
- Lead reflective practice, team meetings and professional development initiatives to strengthen workforce capability and peer practice consistency.
- Deliver outreach-based support and assist people experiencing distress to build coping strategies, achieve goals and connect with appropriate supports.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community services, stakeholders and referral partners to support integrated, person-centred care.
Your Benefits
- Transform Lives: Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
- Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centers at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being.
- Leave Perks: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave!
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 ODMH.
- Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/ or Advanced Training, is desirable but not required.
- Experience in leadership roles would be highly desirable or leadership qualifications.
- Proven capability to coach, mentor and develop a team to achieve best quality service outcomes including experience in the provision of professional supervision.
- Demonstrated understanding of Lived Experience approaches including peer work, co-design and workforce development.
- Lived experience of distress or recovery, or experience caring for someone experiencing distress, is desirable but not required.
Additional Details
One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a current Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screening clearance, and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
Interested to Apply?
To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 500161. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 7 August 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:
Emma Bissett, Centre Manager and Project Lead – Distress Brief Support
emma.bissett@onedoor.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@onedoor.org.au or via hr@mindaustralia.org.au
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