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Peer Support Worker, Adult Mental Health Recovery Unit - Byron - job post

NSW Health
(part of NSW Government)
3.5 out of 5 stars
Ewingsdale NSW
$67,584 - $97,733 a year - Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $67,584 - $97,733 a year

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Ewingsdale NSW

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Gym membership
  • Salary packaging

Full job description

Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time
Position Classification: Health Educ Off Non-Grad
Remuneration: $67,584 - $97,733 per annum, pro rata
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ690410



About the role

Providing peer-based support to patients admitted to the Adult Mental Health Recovery Unit. The Peer Worker uses personal lived experience to provide vital support, guidance and advocacy to consumers with the focus on building hope, resilience and empowerment for patients living with mental health conditions.

Prioritising building rapport and trust with the clients in the inpatient setting and supporting them though their recovery journey.



About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.



You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.



Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience



Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay

  • Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing

  • Growth – access to professional and personal development

  • Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment

  • Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce


Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Haslem on Amanda.Haslem@health.nsw.gov.au

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.



Applications Close: 14 September 2026



NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

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