APS 5 Community and Peer Worker

APS 5 Community and Peer Worker- 24-month duration- $50-55 ph+super
APS 5 Community and Peer Worker
Location: Darwin
Contract Type:24-month non-ongoing contract
Hourly Rate: $50–$55 per hour
Security Clearance: Baseline (AGSVA)Citizenship:
Australian citizens only

About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced
Community and Peer Worker to provide personalised peer support to current and former ADF members and their families. This role is grounded in lived experience and recovery-focused care, delivered within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver peer support services aligned with a recovery-oriented model of care.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop individualised Action Plans.
  • Use lived experience to build rapport and promote mental wellbeing.
  • Co-facilitate group programs and participate in case reviews.
  • Build networks with veteran-specific organisations and services.
  • Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality standards.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and peer supervision.
What You’ll Bring
  • Lived experience of military service or military family life, and a mental health journey.
  • Strong communication and trauma-informed support skills.
  • Emotional intelligence, integrity, and respect for privacy.
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or willingness to obtain).
  • Experience in peer support, mentoring, or mental health services.
Mandatory Requirements
  • Working with Children and/or Vulnerable People Clearance.
  • Australian citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance.
  • Successful completion of a pre-engagement screening check.


What you need to do now


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Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
NT - Darwin
Specialism
Office Support
Pay
$50-55 ph
Ref:
2944379

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Humairaa Siddiqua, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Darwin
Level 2, Darwin Central, 21 Knuckey Street

Telephone: 0889436023

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