Suicide Prevention Peer Worker, SafeHaven Mental Health Service - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non-Graduate
Remuneration: $32.77 - $59.89 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: As Required
Requisition ID: REQ656449
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications close date: Sunday, 31 May 2026
Come Work With Us!
An exciting opportunity to be a part of delivering an innovative suicide prevention program. Be a part of a fantastic and contemporary team, making a difference to people experiencing suicidal distress and working as part of our casual pool, as much or little as you like. The Alternative to Emergency Department, SafeHaven aims to provide people experiencing suicidal crisis rapid access to compassionate care from suicide prevention workers and received support to access appropriate services.
For more information we encourage you to contact Katharine Thorburn on
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Safe Haven, Kirk Place, Kogarah. The Safe Haven is an afterhours drop in program open 5pm – 9pm, 6 days a week (Thursday to Tuesday). Evening work is a requirement of the role. Staff will be provided with training, reflective supervision and support to ensure the delivery of a high quality non-clinical suicide prevention program. Staff will be supported to use their knowledge and skills to facilitate education to other staff and community members about suicide prevention.
Selection Criteria:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
* Personal lived experience of suicidal crisis, and ability to meaningfully and purposefully use lived experience to provide peer support to people at risk of suicide.
* Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or relevant work experience as a Peer Support Worker. For Graduate Health Education Officers, additional relevant health degree required.
* Demonstrated experience in using recovery orientated, trauma informed principles and situational distress approaches in providing support to people experiencing suicidal distress.
* Understanding of the suicide prevention sector and ability to utilise appropriate suicide prevention support such as crisis response, safety planning and managing risk.
* Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to co-design and lived experience leadership in service provision.
* Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with a diverse range of stakeholders including service users, families and service providers.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information
Information for applicants:
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
* We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website