Suicide Prevention Peer Support Worker - Wagga Wagga

Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Wagga Wagga, NSW
A$62,486-$114,187 p/a + salary packaging
Healthcare & Medical → Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Contract
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Part Time (until 30 June 2026)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer (Non / Grad)
Remuneration: $62,486.00 - $114,187.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ606597
Applications Close: 14 October 2025

Are you a talented Peer Worker looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate peer workers who are ready for a new adventure.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

About the role:

The establishment of Safe Spaces is one of eight key initiatives that comprise the Towards Zero Suicides Initiative. The initiatives have been established to reduce the rate of suicide in NSW by 20 per cent by 2023.

An important component of Towards Zero Suicide initiatives is the engagement of people with a lived experience of suicide, as part of a co-design process. Participate in co-design activities to help plan, implement and evaluate the Safe Spaces service model.

You will be supported in this role with supervision, debriefing opportunities and access to a senior peer. You will be supported by a highly motivated multidisciplinary team and access and support to training and professional development.

To see all role requirements please review the position description.

What MLHD offer:

  • Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
  • Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
  • Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
  • Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Be a confident / consciousness team player with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
  • Hold relevant Australian standard qualification (or willingness to gain) and unrestricted drivers license

How to Apply

Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Joel O'Loughlin, Manager Suicide Prevention Outreach Team & Safe Havens on 0401 755 870 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a current resume, cover letter, relevant qualifications and completing the application questionnaire.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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About Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Wellness is our goal

Excellence is our passion

Our people are our future

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has released a new Strategic Plan, which focuses our priorities for the next three to five years. The MLHD Board has released the MLHD Strategic Plan 2016-2021.

The focus is on wellness and seizing every opportunity to work in partnership with consumers to build and maintain wellness. The objective is to enable MLHD to be the best place to work, lead, practise, volunteer, teach, learn and grow.

We have embarked on a number of initiatives to improve future service delivery including a focus on priority areas:

Focusing on wellness

Aspiring to excellence

Investing in our people

Working together in partnership

The Strategic Plan provides clear priorities and a solid commitment to meet or exceed the expectations of consumers in all care settings.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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