Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 27/6/2027)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Grad / Non Grad
Remuneration: $67,584.00 - $123,504.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 16 September 2026– 11:59pm
Peer Navigator
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol – Dubbo & Region
About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Peer Worker to join the Community Mental Health team based in Dubbo. This temporary full-time position is ideal for someone who can draw upon their own lived experience of mental health challenges and personal recovery to provide hope, encouragement and meaningful support to people accessing mental health services.
Working closely with consumers, clinical staff, non-government organisations and community agencies, the Peer Worker will promote recovery-oriented practice and support individuals to engage in their treatment and recovery journey. The role focuses on building empathic relationships, facilitating recovery activities, and empowering people to maintain and improve their mental health and wellbeing.
The position is based in Dubbo, with an expectation to provide support across regional communities as required. Hours of work are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
This role also contributes to the Local Health District's response to disaster, emergency and rural adversity events, supporting diverse communities and priority populations in line with the Disaster Response and Recovery Model of Care.
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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Emma O'Brien on (02) 6881 4000 or at [email protected]
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.
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.
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