Job Description
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part time (20 hours per week)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate or Non Graduate
Remuneration: $31.51- $57.58 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health
Requisition ID: REQ615145
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Concord Centre for Mental Health is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers.You will be part of a team providing high quality, safe, appropriate healthcare, ensuring access to services and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.
We are seeking Peer Support Workers with lived experience of mental illness and involvement in the justice or forensic mental health. This is a specialist role within our new inpatient forensic unit, where your unique insights and experiences are valued for connection and recovery. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive recruitment process and understand that contact with the justice or forensic mental health systems may present challenges with work history and employment checks. If you have any concerns, please contact us.
Join a well-established lived experience workforce for peer support and workforce development including peer-specific supervision and support to enrol or complete the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
This role will support consumers across four main areas:
Developing good physical and mental health.
Access to housing, employment and education.
Re-discovering a sense of purpose and personal identity.
Forming active connections to the community of the consumers' choice.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
Lived experience of mental distress and demonstrated experience using recovery principles. A degree in a relevant field is required for payment at Graduate rate.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to plan, implement and evaluate group and individual peer led interventions
Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation and evaluation.
Benefits and Perks!
Accrued Day Off each month (For full time roles) paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn
For enquiries, please contact Megan Still on 0417XXXXXX or email at megan.still@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 13 November 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate or Non Graduate
Remuneration: $31.51- $57.58 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health
Requisition ID: REQ615145
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Concord Centre for Mental Health is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers.You will be part of a team providing high quality, safe, appropriate healthcare, ensuring access to services and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.
We are seeking Peer Support Workers with lived experience of mental illness and involvement in the justice or forensic mental health. This is a specialist role within our new inpatient forensic unit, where your unique insights and experiences are valued for connection and recovery. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive recruitment process and understand that contact with the justice or forensic mental health systems may present challenges with work history and employment checks. If you have any concerns, please contact us.
Join a well-established lived experience workforce for peer support and workforce development including peer-specific supervision and support to enrol or complete the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
This role will support consumers across four main areas:
Developing good physical and mental health.
Access to housing, employment and education.
Re-discovering a sense of purpose and personal identity.
Forming active connections to the community of the consumers' choice.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
Lived experience of mental distress and demonstrated experience using recovery principles. A degree in a relevant field is required for payment at Graduate rate.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to plan, implement and evaluate group and individual peer led interventions
Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation and evaluation.
Benefits and Perks!
Accrued Day Off each month (For full time roles) paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn
For enquiries, please contact Megan Still on 0417XXXXXX or email at megan.still@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 13 November 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Peer Support Worker - Mental Health (Health Education Officer Graduate/Non-Graduate) position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Concord offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
