Peer Navigator
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- Health Education Officer
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- REQ686968 Requisition #
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- 5 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 27 June 2027)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer (Grad/ Non Grad)
Remuneration: $67,584.00 - $123,504.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options
Location: Bourke, Brewarrina NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 7 September 2026 – 11:59pm
Peer Navigator
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Bourke/ Brewarrina
About the role
An exciting opportunity is available for a Peer Worker to join the Community Mental Health Team in Bourke or Brewarrina.
Drawing on your lived experience of mental health challenges and personal recovery, you will provide meaningful peer support that promotes hope, resilience, and recovery for people accessing mental health services.
Working collaboratively with consumers, clinicians, local NGOs, and community agencies, you will encourage engagement in treatment and recovery planning while supporting activities that enhance mental health and wellbeing. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people within rural communities while contributing to a recovery-oriented and person-centred approach to care.
The position also supports the Local Health District's commitment to responding to the diverse needs of local communities and priority populations during times of disaster and rural adversity, in line with the Disaster Response and Recovery Model of Care.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
Helping you Move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
Click ‘Apply’
Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Emma O’Brien on (02) 6881 4000 or at Emma.Obrien@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
