Peer Practice Lead

About your new role As a Peer Practice Lead, you will champion and embed peer work and lived experience practice across youth mental health and wellbeing services. Drawing on your own lived and living experience, you will provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to peer workers and youth mental health & wellbeing workers supporting the integration of recovery‑oriented and trauma‑informed approaches within multidisciplinary teams. The role involves modelling authentic peer relationships, promoting hope and self‑determination and fostering environments where lived experience perspectives are valued and embedded in service delivery. You will also contribute to service development, workforce capability and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen the peer workforce and enhance outcomes for young people experiencing complex mental health challenges. What you will bring to the role Minimum Cert IV in a related field and/or equivalent experience working in a relevant setting. Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others and relates well to people at all levels including the impact of trauma, mental distress and social determinants on health and wellbeing. Ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with young people, staff and partner organisations. Proven ability to work autonomously within set guidelines with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines. What the role requires National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work Current Australian driver’s licence and access to a car What will Neami offer Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor Ongoing extensive in‑house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill‑building Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work‑life balance 17.5% Annual Leave Loading Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service) About Neami National We’re Neami. We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life – and we give our all to support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them. For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms. We’re proud to support 30,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands. These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention. Values Connecting Learning Belonging How to apply The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description (please select paperclip icon). To apply for this position, please: Click the 'Apply' button where you will need to create a username and password Upload your resume and cover letter When applying for this position, you are asked to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to any target questions (where asked). Please include in your application how you would prefer to be contacted (whether via email, text or phone call). If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We’re passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development. If you have been shortlisted We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami Applications Close 23rd November 2025 Be Yourself Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live. Child and Youth Safety Statement Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. 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