CCLHD - headspace Platform Peer Worker - Individual Placement and Support Program
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, end date: 28th June 2026
Position Classification: Health Education Officer
Remuneration: $1369.66 - $2188.38 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ565911
Applications Close: Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11.59pm
Have you been on your own recovery journey and feel inspired to support young people on theirs?
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a Peer Worker to join the headspace Platform — a service dedicated to supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges. Peer Workers play a vital role in offering guidance, empathy, and hope, drawing on their own lived experience to help others navigate their path to recovery.
About the Role
Draw on and share your personal experience with mental health challenges, as well as your journey in gaining and maintaining employment or further study, to support young people through peer-based support. Working under the guidance of the Individual Placement & Support Program (IPS) Vocational Specialists, you'll provide support that aligns with each young person's individual vocational and recovery goals.
Working hours are Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5.00pm
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
· Evidence of personal experience as a consumer of mental health services and of ongoing recovery with an ability to utilise that lived experience to support others appropriately with their own mental health recovery journey.
· Demonstrated capacity to undertake the role without undue negative impact on your mental health through planning and implementing effective strategies to maintain wellness.
· Ability to communicate warmly and effectively with young people, their families and a diverse range of health and community service providers, employers and educational institutions.
· Demonstrated clear written and verbal communication skills including competent use of range of Microsoft office programs and other information technology.
· Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent or commitment to undertake within agreed timescale and willingness to participate in relevant training and supervision for youth peer workers.
· Evidence of a current Class C drivers’ licence and/or ability and willingness to travel for work purpose
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
· Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
· Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
· Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
· Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact:
Samantha Bussenschutt
Phone: 0414 193 069
Email: Samantha.Bussenschutt@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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