In-Demand Mental health community peer support worker Jobs in Greater Adelaide Sa

Lead Mentor - Peer Mentor Program
UnitingCare Wesley Bowden —Bowden SA
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- No degree
- Computer skills
- Parental leave
8d
Peer Specialist
SA Health —Greater Adelaide SA
- $64,194 - $67,154 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
Individual Support Worker
RE Support and Coaching —Morphett Vale SA
- $71,505 a year
- Overtime
- Education
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Travel reimbursement
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Senior Peer Practitioner
Sonder —Elizabeth SA
- Full-time
- Databases
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Return to Work Officer
Gallagher Bassett —Adelaide SA
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Crisis Stabilisation Centre - Carer Consultant
Sonder —Elizabeth SA
- $76,376.56 - $81,906.76 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Disability Support Worker
Soaring Together —Ascot Park SA
- $33 - $36 an hour
- In-person
- Communication skills
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11d
EL 2 Regional Director
Department of Veterans' Affairs —Greater Adelaide SA
- $159,145 - $179,125 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Master's degree
2d
Claims Officer
Gallagher Bassett —Adelaide SA
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Specialist
Gallagher Bassett —Adelaide SA
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
8d
EL 1 Assistant Director, Quality & Safety
Department of Veterans' Affairs —Greater Adelaide SA
- $131,960 - $144,908 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Eligibility Officer
Gallagher Bassett —Adelaide SA
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Customer Experience Manager
Gallagher Bassett —Adelaide SA
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
CAMHS Aboriginal Principal Lead_Multi Class
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $108,109 - $143,282 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Commuter assistance
- Employee assistance program
5d
Impairment Benefit Specialist
Gallagher Bassett —Adelaide SA
- Hybrid work
- Medical terminology
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Orthoptist - Casual Pool 2026
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $46.92 - $54.53 an hour
- Master's degree
- Paediatrics
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Employee assistance program
Rehabilitation Consultant
IPAR —Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
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Operations Manager
Gallagher Bassett —Adelaide SA
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
11d
Exercise Physiologist - Para Hills
Proactive Health —Para Hills SA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Private practice
- Clinic
- Bachelor's degree
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Lead Mentor - Peer Mentor Program

UnitingCare Wesley Bowden -
Bowden SA

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Leave encashment
Employee mentoring program
Parental leave
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Certificate III
Administrative experience
Community Services
Driver Licence
Computer skills
Working with Children Check
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

About the role

UCWB is looking for a Lead Mentor to join the Aspire Recovery Connection (ARC) Peer Mentor Program. The Lead Mentor will guide, support and strengthen our Peer Mentors across the southern region.

This is a designated lived experience role. We are looking for someone who can work intentionally from their own lived experience of mental and emotional distress, alongside strong leadership, reflective practice and a deep belief in the value of peer connection.

As Lead Mentor, you will support a team of lived experience Peer Mentors to deliver compassionate, authentic and relationship-based support. You will also provide direct peer support to people in ARC’s community.

We work from shared humanity, mutual learning and meaningful connection. Our practice is grounded in lived experience, Intentional Peer Support, the Power Threat Meaning Framework, compassion, human rights and social justice.

This role is a balance of people leadership, peer practice and program coordination. You will spend time supporting people, coaching staff, overseeing rosters, managing administrative requirements and helping the program run smoothly.

About UCWB

Our purpose: Together we build connected and thriving communities.

Our Values:

Bold and Brave
Open and Curious
Connected and Inclusive.

Our Strategy:

Innovate and build thriving communities
Grow positive impact together with community
Mobilise our vibrant, engaged, learning organisation.

We build connected and thriving communities with a team of over 220 staff and volunteers. For 140 years, we’ve been walking alongside people to create positive futures and lead independent lives they are proud of. We deliver services in Aged Care, Children & Family, Financial Health, Mental Health, NDIS, and childcare.

At UCWB, we celebrate the power of difference and the strength that harnessing our differences creates. We value the experience and expertise of people from all cultures, ages, spiritualties, disabilities, genders, sexualities, thinking patterns, caring status, bodies and backgrounds. We are committed to action that makes our organisation and the wider community welcoming, safe and inclusive.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:

Lead, coach and support a team of lived experience Peer Mentors
Provide regular supervision, practice support and reflective conversations
Deliver direct peer support to people accessing ARC’s services
Support compassionate, relationship-based practice across the team
Help ensure support is grounded in Intentional Peer Support and the Power Threat Meaning

Framework

Coordinate rosters, timesheets, phone and email communication
Maintain accurate NDIS documentation and service records
Oversee billable activity and support accurate claiming processes
Complete quality and satisfaction reviews with people accessing the Peer Mentor program
Support staff compliance, learning and development needs
Participate in recruitment in response to program demand
Work with internal teams, external providers and community members to support strong

communication and continuity of care

Contribute to feedback, learning and continuous improvement across ARC

About you

You are someone who understands the power of lived experience, not as a story to tell, but as a way of being alongside people with respect, curiosity and care.
You bring warmth, steadiness and strong boundaries. You can hold both the relational and operational parts of the role. You are comfortable supporting people, leading a team and staying across the practical details that help services run well.

You will bring:

Personal lived experience of mental and emotional distress and recovery
Understanding of lived experience peer practice
Experience leading, mentoring or coaching others
Strong relationship-building skills
Confidence working with people, families, teams and external providers
The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy service environment
Strong administration, computer and communication skills
A commitment to reflective practice, learning and continuous improvement
Cultural sensitivity and a respectful, inclusive approach

Experience in NDIS, psychosocial support, peer work, community services or mental health settings will be highly regarded.

Essential requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Certificate III in Community Services or equivalent experience/qualification
NDIS Worker Check
Working with Children Check
National Police Check
Australian Driver’s Licence
Ability to travel across the Adelaide metropolitan area
Availability to work outside normal hours on occasion

What we can offer you

You’re joining an organisation that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates success.

Industry-leading job satisfaction and workplace flexibility.
Salary packaging/tax free income for eligible employees offering 6-12% increase in your take-

home pay (package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and an additional $2,650 Meals and
Entertainment).

An equal opportunity workplace where diversity, inclusion and lived experience are genuinely

valued.

Career and personal development opportunities.
Personalised support and counselling for mental health challenges for you, your immediate

household members, in person, over the phone or online.

Flexible leave provisions including access to 4 weeks paid parental leave in excess of the

government scheme for eligible employees, option to apply for up to 2 weeks leave in advance
(upon successful completion of probation) and option to cash out long service leave after 7
years of service.

Superannuation Guarantee paid on every eligible dollar earned.
Discounts on a range of products and services through our salary packaging provider

Community Business Bureau (CBB).

You will thrive in a supportive workplace which celebrates its rich, diverse and inclusive workforce.

Location

This role is based from UCWB’s Bowden office, with outreach across Adelaide’s southern suburbs.

To Apply for this Job

1. Review the Role Profile on the UCWB Recruitment Website and consider whether you meet
the Essential Criteria and the Screening Requirements.
2. In your cover letter, we would love to hear about:
• why this lived experience leadership role interests you
• how your peer practice values align with UCWB values
• your experience supporting or leading teams
• how you balance relational work with operational responsibilities
3. For a confidential discussion, please phone 0490 679 634 and ask to speak with Nikki Ellery
or Pieter Verdonk.
4. Submit your application via the Apply Now button and upload your resume and cover letter.
5. Applications close at 11pm on Monday 24th July, however shortlisting will commence
immediately upon receipt of suitable applications, and the vacancy may close earlier.
6. UCWB will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability throughout the
recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please advise us via [email protected]
or by telephoning 8245 7100.

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mental health community peer support worker jobs in greater adelaide sa

Lead Mentor - Peer Mentor Program

Peer Specialist

Individual Support Worker

Senior Peer Practitioner

Return to Work Officer

Crisis Stabilisation Centre - Carer Consultant

Disability Support Worker

EL 2 Regional Director

Claims Officer

Specialist

EL 1 Assistant Director, Quality & Safety

Eligibility Officer

Customer Experience Manager

CAMHS Aboriginal Principal Lead_Multi Class

Impairment Benefit Specialist

Orthoptist - Casual Pool 2026

Rehabilitation Consultant

Operations Manager

Exercise Physiologist - Para Hills

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