Use your lived and living experience of mental health recovery to walk alongside others on their journey! Part Time, two day / week opportunity until June 2026 | the Holistic Youth Program, Campbelltown location.

About One Door

One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about our values and mission here.

About the Service

The Holistic Youth Program (HYP) is a service stream of headspace designed to provide flexible, medium-term care (typically up to 12 months) at no cost. We provide youth friendly, strengths-focused support to young people with, or at risk of developing, a serious mental illness that can significantly impact their day-to-day work, education, social and/or personal life.

About the Role

We are seeking a supportive and resourceful Peer Practitioner for a fixed term, part-time opportunity within our Holistic Youth Program (HYP) based in Campbelltown. In this role, you will provide an alternative to traditional mental health responses through the practice of mutuality. Always placing the relationship and service user at the centre of their journey, you will work with a person to understand and identify their story, identify how they would like to move towards what is possible in their lives by focusing on relational care.

Key Responsibilities

For further details on the key responsibilities of the role, please view the Position Description here.

• Provide peer-based support to young people by building trust through shared experiences, promoting a hopeful outlook, and offering consistent, empathetic engagement.
• Provide encouragement and support to access supports
• Draw on the broader Lived Experience knowledge base to inform your practice.
• Support your team to understand and role model the delivery of services and approaches that are consistent with recovery-oriented practice from a peer/Lived Experience perspective.
• Work within a family inclusive approach by supporting the family and including them in care where appropriate
• Prepare reports, case notes and other required documentation.

Your Benefits

• Transform Lives: Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
• Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centers at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being.
• Leave Perks: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave!

What you'll bring

• Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/ or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, is desirable but not required.
• Has a lived/living experience of mental distress and recovery and understanding of, and ability and willingness to, contribute this Lived Expertise in working towards greater organisational impact.
• Ability to share learnings from your personal story in an appropriate and purposeful manner to support, empower, speak about the times of hopelessness and the importance of hope, and support the recovery of clients.
• Previous experience in using lived experience and Expertise in a dedicated Peer role strongly desirable.
• Passion to drive and champion change initiatives and progress the Lived Experience agenda throughout the organisation, and capacity to do so with integrity.

Additional Details

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a current Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screening clearance, and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

How to apply?

If you’re ready to join a values-driven organization and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Submit your application via https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ODMH1262 by 5pm Friday 15th August 2025. Applications will be assessed as they are received, so apply early!

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the role or would like further information, please contact Emma Bissett on [email protected]

Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven!