Fixed term until 30 June 2026 with an opportunity for extension subject to funding
1.0 FTE working across a 7 day roster
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Peer Practice Specialist to develop and support peer practice at our Medicare Mental Health walk-in centre located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. This role is ideal for an individual who is passionate about accessible mental health care and committed to mentoring and supporting the peer workforce to ensure lived experience perspectives are embedded into service design and delivery.
Why Join Us?
- Attractive salary + super and access to generous salary packaging benefits.
- Professional Development opportunities – both individually and as a team, with ongoing training, education and in-service.
- Subsidised Supervision – Annual allowance to support regular external reflective supervision.
- Great team – be part of a high performing team that rewards good work and an employer who genuinely values their people and actively supports balancing work and home life
- Opportunity to shape and grow a vital community mental health service within a supportive, values-driven organisation
About the Role
The Medicare Mental Health Centre Peer Practice Specialist provides leadership, mentorship and strategic development of the peer workforce across the Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC) and the wider organisation.
This role ensures peer practice is developed and supported in line with national standards and frameworks, including the National Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Development Guidelines and National Standards for Peer Work.
Working collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders, the Peer Practice Specialist will:
- Mentor and support Peer Workers through education, co-working and reflective supervision.
- Strengthen the integration and sustainability of peer practice across the organisation.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and capability development of peer staff.
- Contribute to policy, governance and workforce planning to embed best practice.
- Network with sector peers to maintain and promote contemporary practice.
This position does not include direct line management responsibilities but provides authoritative guidance on peer practice, supervision, and performance feedback.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
- Full driver’s license, Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or able to obtain one)
- Personal lived experience of mental health recovery and ability to purposefully draw on this to support others
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Peer Support Worker in public or community settings
- Experience mentoring or supervising peer staff and supporting performance development
- Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice
- Understanding of peer work scope, values, and national standards
- Qualifications in leadership, workplace coaching or education – highly desirable
How to Apply
If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please visit SEEK to submit your resume and cover letter with three references today. Applications will be assessed as they are received but will close on 1 February 2026.
Detailed information can be found in the position description
Enquiries about the role are welcome and can be directed to Bianca Hawkins, at bianca.hawkins@connectcare.org.au