CCLHD - Suicide Prevention Peer Worker

Role Title: CCLHD - Suicide Prevention Peer Worker
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $37.48 – $59.89 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ639347
Applications Close: Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 11:59pm

Be part of a compassionate team working towards zero suicides. Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a Suicide Prevention Peer Worker to provide authentic, recovery focused support to people experiencing suicidality.

About the Opportunity

The Suicide Prevention Peer Worker will work across Acute Mental Health Service teams to deliver rapid, trauma informed and recovery-oriented crisis support. Drawing on personal lived experience of suicidal crisis, this role provides hope, connection and non-clinical support to people at risk. In this role you will:

• Provide direct peer support to people at risk of suicide, promoting hope, connection and reduced isolation.
• Support recovery and wellness planning using person centred and trauma informed approaches.
• Work collaboratively with acute teams and stakeholders to strengthen referral pathways and service awareness.
• Assist people to access ongoing community supports beyond the Suicide Prevention Service.
• Contribute to data collection, evaluation activities, quality improvement and professional development.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Personal lived experience of suicidal crisis and ability to use this safely and purposefully in peer support.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer or Carer), or willingness to complete within 18 months.
• Experience applying recovery oriented and trauma informed principles in suicide prevention support.
• Strong communication, negotiation and time management skills with ability to work collaboratively.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and demonstrated computer literacy in Microsoft applications.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Niki Wardrope
Phone: 02 4320 3029 
Email: niki.wardrope@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.