Job Description

Position: Carer Peer Support Worker - Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

• Employment Type: Part Time (48 hours per fortnight), On-going
• Location: Warrnambool Campus (with regional travel and community outreach)
• Classification: Lived Experience Worker Level 1 or 2 (dependent on experience)
• Salary Range: $62,082.20 - $73,065.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a passionate and values-driven Carer Peer Support Worker to join our Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

This is a lived experience role for someone who personally understands the journey of supporting an older person with mental health challenges. Drawing on your experience as a family member, carer, or loved one, you will provide meaningful peer support to families and carers, helping them feel heard, informed, empowered, and connected.

You will work as part of the Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service and the broader Lived & Living Experience Workforce, contributing your unique perspective as an equal and valued member of the multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you will:

• Provide peer support and guidance to families and carers
• Identify and coordinate carer wellbeing needs
• Connect families to services and resources
• Co-facilitate group and individual education and support sessions
• Support carer involvement in care planning
• Contribute to service development and improvement
• Participate in supervision and reflective practice

What you Bring

You bring more than skills - you bring lived experience, empathy and insight.

• Lived experience as a family member, carer or loved one of a person who has accessed Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
• Experience or interest in providing peer support in mental health or community settings
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, carers, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Compassionate, respectful and inclusive approach to working with diverse individuals and communities
• Confidence to advocate for carer perspectives and support meaningful participation in care and service development

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 1 March 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the classification Lived Experience Worker

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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