Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2027)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate; Health Education Non-Graduate
Remuneration: $32.77 - $59.89 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bourke or Brewarrina, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 7 July 2026 – 11:59pm
Peer Worker
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol
About the role
As a Peer Worker, you will draw upon your lived experience of mental health recovery to develop an empathetic and supportive relationship with people who struggle with mental health in regional and remote communities.
You will promote, encourage and facilitate effective recovery activities aimed at supporting people maintain their mental health and wellbeing.
This role can be based in either Bourke or Brewarrina and will work closely with the Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol team and local community support services to provide an essential mental health service to communities that need it most.
Please note – this position will help support Western NSW Local Health District in providing a flexible response to the diverse needs or local communities and priority population groups in the event of a disaster or rural adversity, as per the Disaster Response and Recovery Model of Care.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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:
- 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 [email protected] 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
