Multiple roles available – Mount Barker 0.3FTE, Fleurieu Peninsula 0.3FTE or option to work in both locations.
Fantastic opportunities available for experienced Peer Workers to join our not-for-profit organisation, working within a well-established team serving community within the Mount Barker and Fleurieu Peninsula regions.
About Summit Health
Summit Health is a non-profit organisation that has been established for almost 30 years. We have a proud history of providing a range of high-quality mental health care services across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island regions. We work with a wide network of health professionals and services to connect our community with the services and supports they need. Our organisation prides itself on fostering a positive culture that values our staff and continuing to develop the services in our region.
About the Peer Worker role
This is a designated lived experience role fit for peer workers highly skilled in engaging with a diverse range of people, passionate about human rights, and committed to a trauma informed approach that is led by the person in distress.
Detailed information can be found in the position description.
About you
The Peer Worker would embody the lived experienced peer values, offering deep empathy, trust and non-judgemental support to visitors within our program. Peers build strong compassionate connections, walking alongside a person as they are empowered to take charge of their own care and recovery. Within this team, peers will collaborate closely with mental health clinicians to ensure holistic care with the person’s whole self (inclusive of identity and culture).
This is a lived experience designated role open only to people who have a personal experience of mental health challenges, service use and periods of healing/personal recovery.
We would like someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and client software programs; full driver’s license; Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or able to obtain one)
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 Peer Supervision – Allowances for External Lived Experience 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.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please visit SEEK to apply to submit your resume and cover letter with three references today. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
Enquiries about the role are welcome and can be directed to Kerry Martin on 8406 7715 or kerry.martin@connectcare.org.au.
Applications will be reviewed throughout application process, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Final date for applications is 30th November 2025