Peer Worker

Are you passionate about using your lived experience to inspire hope and support others on their recovery journey? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Peer Worker to join our Kingaroy team, delivering vital mental health services funded by Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN.

About the Role
As a Peer Worker, you’ll use your personal experience of mental health challenges or caring for someone with mental illness to support clients, foster trust, and inspire hope. Working within a diverse team, you’ll:

Build supportive relationships and address clients’ practical needs.
Link clients to services like housing, physical activities, and care coordination.
Co-facilitate group programs and assist in community events.
Maintain a local services database and provide warm referrals.
Why Join Us?

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free.
Employee discounts and EAP access.
Ongoing professional development.
Vibrant and supportive team environment.
About You
You’ll bring:

Lived experience of mental illness or caring for someone with mental illness.
Cert IV in Mental Health or Peer Work (desirable).
Strong interpersonal skills and ethical awareness.
Confidence with digital tools and local service knowledge.
About Open Minds
With over 111 years of service, Open Minds provides high-quality, recovery-focused mental health support across NSW and QLD. Our services include headspace, Medicare Mental Health Centres, aftercare, and psychosocial programs.

Apply Now
For queries, contact Margie Hams at margie.hams@openminds.org.au or hit ‘Apply now’.

Diversity is Strength
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, CALD, LGBTQIA+, and those with lived mental health experience.

Acknowledgement of Country
We pay our respects to Traditional Custodians, honoring Elders past and present.