Senior Perinatal Peer Worker, PIMHS - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Senior Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $59.89 - $64.69 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 26.5
Requisition ID: REQ654449
Location: Sydney
Application Close Date: 19 April 2026
Come Work With Us!
To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations.
Want to be part of a caring, innovative team supporting perinatal women and families and making a meaningful difference for those experiencing mental distress?
This exciting Senior Perinatal Peer Support Worker role draws on lived experience to provide compassionate, recovery-oriented support across South Eastern Sydney. The position will lead service development initiatives, contribute to quality improvement projects, and champion advocacy to strengthen perinatal mental health care.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide peer support across Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Services (PIMHS) and play a key role in shaping responsive, person-centred care.
For more information we encourage you to contact Danielle Pretty on
Interviews are expected to be held between 27 April 2026 and 1 May 2026.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Across South Eastern Sydney LHD, supporting the Eastern Suburbs, St George and Sutherland PIMHS teams.
Additional Information and Benefits
* An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
* Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness and commitment to obtain, with lived experience as a consumer of Mental Health Services, personal experience of mental distress during parental period and being a parent, and extensive experience working as a Perinatal Peer Support Worker within Mental Health Services. For Graduate Health Education Officers, additional relevant health degree required.
* Demonstrated experience in the ability to collaborate, developing, providing and evaluating group and individual peer led interventions and education.
* Experience in the facilitation of reflective supervision and mentoring of staff with a lived experience.
* Demonstrated understanding of current local, State and National legislation and standards relevant to mental health and a demonstrated commitment to consumer led recovery principles and trauma informed care in the perinatal period.
* Highly developed communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and with a diverse range of stakeholders including consumers, families and service providers
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as an effective team member
* Demonstrated excellent computer skills (proficient in MS Office applications)
* Current unrestricted NSW drivers licence and willingness to travel
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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.
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