Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time
Position Classification: Health Educ Off Non-Grad
Remuneration: $67,584 - $97,733 per annum, pro rata
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ690410
About the role
Providing peer-based support to patients admitted to the Adult Mental Health Recovery Unit. The Peer Worker uses personal lived experience to provide vital support, guidance and advocacy to consumers with the focus on building hope, resilience and empowerment for patients living with mental health conditions.
Prioritising building rapport and trust with the clients in the inpatient setting and supporting them though their recovery journey.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Relocating to the region?
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
Growth – access to professional and personal development
Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
