The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Carer Peer Coordinator (Identified Lived Experience - Mental Health) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
Utilise experiential living-living experience, expertise, and knowledge to guide consumers, families, kin, unpaid carers and natural supports
Act as a positive role model, contribute to the leadership, support, supervision and direction of Family Carer Peer Workers and Advanced Family Carer Peer Workers
Deliver recovery-oriented training, education and support to staff and key partners to improve understanding of personal recovery, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based practice
Assist with preparation of reports, submissions, briefs, and other documents related to the Lived-Living Experience Workforce
Be required to visit other community sites or public locations across the Gold Coast Region
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
A Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer and/or Carer Peer Work is a requirement of this position
Certificate IV in Mental Health and similar qualifications or higher and other relevant educational qualifications such as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or higher would be well regarded
Genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be a person with lived-living experience of mental illness
Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
Driver Licence
Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
Flexible work options
Career Development
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
Research Opportunities
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading
Salary
Permanent full time
Base salary ranging from $108,735 - $118,307 per annum
About Us
Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) are progressive mental health specialist services, providing mental health services to children, adolescents and young adults from birth to 25 years old. We offer comprehensive, trauma informed, systemically integrated care for young people and their families. CYMHS services are diverse, spanning multiple tiers within the mental health system. Our specialist teams include acute inpatient treatment services, acute assessment and management, intensive case management, consultation liaison, short term intervention/restorative services as well as primary care early intervention and collaborative partnerships.
About Gold Coast Health
Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday 13 July 2026.
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC686180
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