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 2
• Salary Range: $72,455.97 - $78,368.99 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

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

This is a lived experience role for someone who has supported an older person experiencing mental health challenges, including a family member, loved one, or close friend. In this role you will draw on your own experience to support other carers and families, helping them feel heard, understood, and better supported as they navigate the mental health system.

You will be joining a welcoming, supportive, and values driven team within Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, as well as the broader Lived and Living Experience Workforce. The team is passionate about improving care and strongly values the contribution of lived experience as an equal and essential part of service delivery.

In this role, you will be supported to use your voice and experience in a meaningful way, working alongside clinicians and peers who are committed to collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement in how care is delivered to older people and their families.

What you Bring

You bring more than skills, you bring lived experience, understanding, and a genuine commitment to supporting others.

We are looking for someone who can connect with carers in a meaningful way and contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Lived experience as a carer, family member, or loved one of someone who has used Older Adult Mental Health services
• Understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practice (or willingness to learn)
• Interest in or experience in peer support within mental health or community settings
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with carers, clinicians, and a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, respectful, and inclusive approach
• Confidence to share the carer perspective and support service improvement

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 10 May 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 2022-2028 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

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au