Casual Consumer Peer Worker

1. Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer) or willingness to obtain within 12-18 months of commencing employment.
2. Ability to utilise and share aspects of your lived experience to support others individually and/or in groups, in their own mental health recovery journey in a safe and effective way.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to consumer led recovery principles and trauma-informed care.
4. Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective working relationships with a diverse range of people including the people using MHDA services, clinicians, managers and community members.
5. Demonstrated clear written, verbal communication, negotiation skills, organisation and time management skills, proficient in computer and digital skills.

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For role related queries or questions contact Amar Parmar on Amar.Parmar@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. 

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Applications Close: 26 December 2025

Tentative Interview Date: Week commencing 19 January 2026