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Peer Support Worker, Hall Ward (CHW)
The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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4.2
Westmead NSW
$67,584 - $123,504 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

$67,584 - $123,504 a year
Employee assistance program, Salary packaging
Permanent, Full-time
Westmead NSW

Full job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Educ Off Non Grad/Grad
Remuneration: 67584 - 123504 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ705222
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 15 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Gena Hughes on Gena.Hughes@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.


What you'll be doing

The Youth Peer Support Worker (YPSW) is a member of the multi-disciplinary team who assists mental health (MH) consumer's transition from Acute Inpatient to Community Care. They facilitate transition in the context of a supportive, collaborative relationship that ensures engagement with community organisations. Facilitating hope in recovery and using a strength based approach to empower young people.

They provide non-clinical support to consumers drawing on the CHIME framework (Connectedness, Hope and optimism, Identity, Meaning, Empowerment) during an acute inpatient admission. They draw on their lived experience to; engage, work alongside consumers and clinical teams to implement recovery goals and provide assertive community follow-up.



As a multi-disciplinary team member the YPSW has an advocacy and consultative role. They use their lived experience and engagement with consumers to support the development of models of care, address systemic experiences of mental health consumers. They seek feedback to enhance service delivery and optimise outcomes. They consult to nursing and clinical staff on consumer issues and advocate for recovery goals to be at the forefront of clinical interventions and planning.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

  • A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

  • Responses to the questions below:

  • Personal "lived experience" with recovery of being a consumer of a mental health service and demonstrated experience of safely sharing lived experience with others.

  • Experience working in acute mental health service and a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (consumer) or willingness to obtain this qualification within 12 months of appointment. A degree in a relevant field is required for payment at Graduate rate.

  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team with clinicians from diverse backgrounds.

  • Experience developing and running peer lead interventions particularly in a group context.

  • An understanding of the nature of mental health service delivery, including knowledge of State and national policies and directions for mental health services.

  • A demonstrated understanding of "recovery" and "trauma Informed care" as they relate to people experiencing mental health issues.

  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills including demonstrated advanced listening skills, and experience building trust and rapport.

  • Unrestricted NSW drivers licence.


Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.


Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.


NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Need more information? the Position Description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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