$44 p/hr + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Part-time - 38 hours p/fortnight

Fixed-term position

About the role:

Are you passionate about mental health recovery and eager to use your lived experience to support others on their journey? AnglicareCQ in Gladstone is seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Support Worker to join our team and help foster hope, connection and empowerment in the lives of those we serve.

What will a typical day look like?

• Build trust and mutual understanding through meaningful conversations with individuals accessing our services.
• Facilitate group activities aimed at reducing social islation and enhancing community engagement.
• Actively contribute to reducing stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health.
• Share your personal recovery journey to inspire hope, self-belief, and resilience.
• Develop and nurture strong partnerships with key stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Certificate IV/Diploma in AOD/Mental Health/Peer work or tertiary qualifications in social science
• 1 + year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector or Intentional Peer Support Training
• Lived experience of Mental Health and Recovery, including navigaing health services, and a willingness to use that experience to support others on their journey.

Who we are:

Our truly local team of professionals have worked with people in Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

What you will bring to the role:

• A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to identify and embed solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

Other Requirements:

• Full COVID-19 Vaccination
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
• Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice)

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ?

We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.

• We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time and full-time employees.
• We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
• Full time employees have the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with office hours to increase flexibility.
• We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
• Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
• We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
• We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.

How to apply

If you're driven by purpose and want your work to directly change lives for the better, please submit your resume and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications should be submitted by 8am, Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer - Mikiellie Newman, to learn more:

[email protected]

(07) 4837 5393