Mental Health Peer Navigator

There are currently 129 jobslisted by South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Organisation / Entity: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Job category: Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol | MHDA Manager Job location: Sydney Region / Sydney - East Job reference number: REQ Work type: Part-Time Total remuneration package: $87813 - $ 14/12/2025 - 11:59 PM Mental Health Peer Navigator, Health Service Manager 1 , Emergency Department Assessment Unit - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Health Manager Level 1Remuneration: $44.29 - $58.92 per hour, plus superannuationHours Per Week: 14Requisition ID: REQ Location: Randwick, Sydney Applications close date: 14 December 2025 Come Work With Us We are seeking an experienced Peer Worker with excellent communication skills, extensive knowledge of the mental health service system and an interest in service development and innovation to join the team as a Peer Navigator working the in EDAU. Provide high level speciality support for the management of consumers of the Emergency Department Assessment Unit (EDAU), ESMHS on Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) Campus, to support the efficient and effective operation of the unit to achieve business and service objectives. The position will draw upon their lived experience of mental health challenges and their personal recovery journey, to develop empathic relationships and support personal recovery, using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed principles in providing support for consumers of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). The EDAU is a specialised Short Stay Unit co-located with the POWH Emergency Department for ED patients who require extended care for acute behavioural, toxicology and/or drug and alcohol-related presentations. Interviews are expected to be held between 15 December 2025 and 19 December 2025 Where you'll be working Emergency Department Assessment Unit (EDAU), ESMHS on Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) Campus. Additional Information and Benefits An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria Relevant qualifications in Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or relevant equivalent lived experience to support others in their own mental health recovery journey. Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of personal/lived experience as a consumer of Mental Health Services and demonstrated ability to utilise the lived experience to support others in their own mental health recovery journey in a Consumer Peer Worker Role. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team and actively contribute to clinical care planning processes in a team setting within allocated timeframe. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with key stakeholders for the Peer workforce and consumer participation. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to contribute to strategic service planning and policy development for the Peer workforce and consumer participation. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt work practices to meet current and emerging business needs. Current drivers’ licence or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position. Demonstrated ability to determine priorities and manage tasks to achieve work objectives within the multidisciplinary team. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards2) Find out more about applying for this position Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description #J-18808-Ljbffr