In-Demand Family peer support Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Family Peer Support Worker
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $74,630 - $80,719 a year
- Part-time
- Discharge planning
- Health insurance
10d
Peer Support Worker headspace Malvern
Access Health and Community —Malvern VIC
- Contract
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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8d
Family Peer Support Worker
The Royal Children's Hospital —Parkville VIC
- $74,630.40 - $80,719.60 a year
- Discharge planning
- Health insurance
10d
Advocate, Independent Mental Health Advocacy
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $89,029 - $104,924 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
5d
Peer Researcher - CanOPY
Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health —Parkville VIC
- $73,000 - $78,000 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
8d
Family Support Worker
Wise Healthcare Pty Ltd —South Morang VIC
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Education
- Social Work
Quick Apply
Lived & Living Experience Senior Family Carer Peer Worker
Austin Health —Heidelberg VIC
- Full-time
- Health insurance
Advocate, Independent Mental Health Advocacy
Victoria Legal Aid —Melbourne VIC
- $89,029 - $104,924 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
5d
Student Wellbeing and Support
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Leadership
- Communication skills
8d
Lived & Living Experience Senior Family Carer Peer Worker
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Health insurance
Art Therapist
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $18,996 - $21,836 a year
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Master's degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
12d
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Ignite Healthcare —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Psychology
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
- Fuel card
Early Childhood Support Practitioner / Positive Behaviour Support
ORS —Mount Waverley VIC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Paediatrics
- Work from home
- Parental leave
Community Development Worker (Casual)
Alfred Health —Caulfield VIC
Patient Experience Project Lead
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- Up to $11,660 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Patient care
- Annual leave
1d
Disability Support Worker
Pulse Community Assist —Oakleigh VIC
- From $36 an hour
- Night shift
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Paid training
Quick Apply
11d
2027 Learning Specialist Range 3 - SWPBS/Behaviour Support
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Teaching
12d
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator
Jesuit Social Services —Sunshine VIC
- Part-time
- Employee assistance program
NDIS Navigator
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
3d
Mobile Casual Educator - Point Cook
Junior Adventures Group —Melbourne VIC
- $45 - $47 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Quick Apply

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Family Peer Support Worker

Victorian Government -
Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC

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Job Details

Part-time
$74,630 - $80,719 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Certificate IV
Discharge planning
Working with Children Check

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Part-time

Salary: $74,630 - $80,719

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 15266

Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role

This is a Permanent position at 48 hours per fortnight within the Banksia Adolescent Inpatient Ward

You will be responsible for the delivery of one to one and group peer support for families and carers of children and adolescents using your personal mental health experience to model and promote recovery and hope.

You will be expected to uphold the lived experience principles and working values in order to develop relationships with families of those young people accessing our services which are strength, ability, possibility and recovery focused.

Classification for this position will range from AK39-AK42 (FTE base salary $74,630.40-$80,719.60 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you’ll achieve:

Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings [e.g. handovers, clinical reviews, discharge planning meetings] to promote recovery orientated practice and uphold the voice of the family/carer lived experience in decision making.
Engage directly with family members and carers to understand their needs and complexities, in order to develop a professional and trusting rapport, whilst upholding professional boundaries at all times.
Facilitate peer recovery groups and education
Support families and carers to access other services to support them in their caring role
Liaise with external stakeholders and service providers as required, to gather information, provide advice and build continuous professional relationships.

Your skills and experience

Previous experience in peer support work with families is essential
Evidenced commitment to lived experience values and principles
Demonstrated knowledge of Victoria’s mental health system
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Worker [or other peer work qualifications] is desirable but not essential

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department

Banksia is a tertiary Level 5 Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, supporting young people and their families aged 13-18 living in the Western regions of Victoria and Tasmnia. We are a 16 bedded unit, supporting young people who present with complex and severe mental health needs; open 7 days per week, 24 hours per day, staffed by a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer:

Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Early Learning Centre childcare

Other requirements:

Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Dale McVittie, Nurse Unit Manager by either calling 93459400 or by emailing [email protected]

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 9 September 2026

Applications close Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

26 August 2026

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