Bring your lived experience to life - empower others on their recovery journey as an Advanced Peer Worker in Gladstone.
Central Queensland Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Peer Worker (Mental Health) to provide hope, advocacy, and recovery-focused support to people experiencing mental illness. This permanent part-time position requires personal lived experience of mental health recovery and/or caring for someone with lived experience. Your unique insight will help shape person-centred, recovery-oriented care within our Gladstone Mental Health team, making a real impact across the Central Queensland region.
Ready to turn your lived experience into meaningful change? Apply today to join CQ Health and be part of a team dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening mental health recovery in our communities.
About us:
Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Gladstone, Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area.
About the role:
Utilise personal lived experience of mental illness to model recovery strategies under general direction, to facilitate the development, planning and delivery of support services to consumers of the mental health service.
About you:
* There is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have a personal lived experience of mental illness and recovery and/or caring for someone with lived experience of mental illness and recovery.
* While not mandatory the following would be highly desirable:
* Applicants who hold or are working towards a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent.
* Experience working within a public mental health service or the NGO sector.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $57,088 is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $ $50.46 p.h.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
* Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
* Your current CV or resume, including referees.
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
1. Contact
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5K669135
Applications close: Sunday, 23 November 2025
Gladstone