Peer Worker - Advanced (Lived Experience Workforce) - Cairns Closing Soon

State: QLD

Department: Queensland Health

Position: AO4

Employment type: Fixed Term Temporary Flexible full-time

Location: Cairns region,Far North Qld

Salary: - $3586.00 - $3950.80 (fortnightly)

Closing date: Wed Apr 15 2026

Make the move. Make a difference. Be the steady voice in uncertain times. The Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services are seeking a Peer Worker - Advanced to join them. In this role you will be demonstrating knowledge of recovery principles and strength-based approaches in working with consumers who have mental health issues. You will be working and communicating with multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver psycho education programs and groups to mental health services consumers. You will be responsible for supporting and mentoring the AO3 Peer workers.