" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePeer Worker - Moree\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21945\"\u003e Volunteer / Charity / Community \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21946\"\u003e Social Work \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21947\"\u003e NSW Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21948\"\u003e Contract \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 28/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-profit salary packaging\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a meaningful difference to today\u0026#39;s youth\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInclusive and supportive culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur client is Australia\u0027s leading peer-led youth trauma recovery organisation, dedicated to supporting at-risk youth aged 12-25. Their mission is to empower young people by fostering healing and resilience through shared experiences. They do this by creating safe spaces, where young people with lived experience support each other to heal from trauma, make meaningful peer connections, improve mental well-being and overcome life challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are looking for a full-time Peer Worker in the New England region, whose life experiences living with mental health and trauma challenges, along with your personal recovery journey, assist in mentoring and supporting at-risk young people to improve their health, well-being, and connection to community.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eYou will work alongside a Social Worker to provide case work, assist young people to access 1:1 individual support, weekend workshops, and weekly support groups. Working mostly out of high schools, your work will take you across Moree and Narrabri each week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fixed-term contract until June 2027.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs someone with personal lived experience of trauma and mental health struggles, you will apply that experience, along with your recovery journey, to support young people by applying a strength-based and person-centred approach to communicating with them. You will also have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA willingness to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of community engagement practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to build relationships while maintaining boundaries\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong understanding of your own self-care measures\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience in a similar role\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEssential Requirements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCert IV or higher in Peer Work, Mental Health, Community Work, Welfare or Intentional Peer Support (favourable) or Equivalent experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with Children Check WWCC (paid employee)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent National police Record Check\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent First Aid\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA current and valid driver\u0027s license\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAustralian working rights\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully maintained company car\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaptop and mobile phone\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional development opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to salary packaging to maximise your take home pay\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e For the opportunity to make a difference, and foster healing and resilience among young people, APPLY NOW! Alternatively, reach out to Jarrod for a friendly, confidential conversation on 0478 238 962. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"927393\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "