Family and Carer Peer Worker - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Position Classification : Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non-Graduate
Remuneration : $74,326.00 - $118,754.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ
Location : Caringbah, Sydney
Application Close Date : 8 February 2026
Join Our Team – Make a Meaningful Difference
Are you a family member or carer with lived experience supporting someone with mental health challenges? Are you passionate about using that experience to support and empower others on their journey?
We’re looking for a Family and Carer Peer Worker to become a valued part of our Community Mental Health team at Sutherland Hospital.
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make real change. In this role, you'll use your personal experience to support families and carers, advocate for their needs, and help shape a mental health service that truly embraces recovery-oriented and family-focused care.
What You'll Be Doing
* Building strong, compassionate relationships with families and carers
* Providing peer support, advocacy, and guidance through group work, education, and one-on-one support
* Working side-by-side with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery principles like hope, choice, self-determination, and connection
* Helping to develop family-focused resources, and supporting continuous improvement in how we deliver care
* Contributing to service planning, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives
What You Bring
Your insight as someone who has walked the path of supporting a loved one through mental health challenges is invaluable. You’ll draw on this lived experience to help others feel heard, supported, and empowered.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team and help build a stronger, more compassionate mental health service for our community.
For more information we encourage you to contact Leonie Keogh on
Interviews are expected to be held between 16 February 2026 and 20 February 2026.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Community Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on the Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah
Additional Information and Benefits
* An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Ful 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 :
* Lived experience as a family member or carer for a person experiencing mental health challenges.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in health promotion or related discipline or extensive experience in the health promotion field, or combination of both study and work experience or for Non-Grad a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness and commitment to obtain.
* Experience accessing and navigating health care services.
* Demonstrated knowledge of current local, State and National legislation and standards relevant to mental health.
* Familiar with lived experience values and principles, recovery principles, trauma informed care.
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to provide quality written documentation through the use of proficient IT skills.
* Demonstrated a strong interest in new knowledge and emerging practices relevant to the being a Familyand Carer Peer Support Worker.
* Current Drivers Licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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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