" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePeer Mentor - Rockhampton\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 Support Services \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21947\"\u003e QLD Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21948\"\u003e Contract \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 19/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a meaningful difference to today\u0026#39;s youth\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-profit salary packaging\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully maintained company car\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHumanKapital is a full suite Human Resources, Recruitment and WHS services provider.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Organisation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is Australia\u0027s leading peer-led youth trauma recovery organisation, dedicated to supporting at-risk youth aged 8-17. 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 wellbeing and overcome life challenges.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are looking for a full-time Peer Mentor in Rockhampton who has experience around risk taking behaviour, crime and/or the justice system. This role is fixed-term to 30 September 2029.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The Peer Mentor\u0027s life experiences and challenges associated with risk taking behaviour, crime and/or justice systems and their personal journey will provide the foundation to mentor and support young people who are displaying a pattern of early criminal and/or anti-social behaviours, with the intention to divert young people from the criminal justice system.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will work alongside Case Workers assisting approximately 10 people at one time, with some overlap between groups of young people, \u003cstrong\u003ethrough an 18-week program involving but not limited to the following:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding one on one individual support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttending 2-day and 3-day intensive weekend workshops\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttending network meetings with young people\u0027s families and extended networks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttending support groups with groups of young people\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging and building relationships with young people\u0027s families and extended networks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngagement with external support agencies and wider community organisations and groups\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Please note this role requires availability both outside of normal business hours and across weekends on an ongoing basis. Successful applicants will be required to attend 12 weekend workshops across a 12-month period.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As someone with personal lived experience of risk-taking behaviour, crime and/or the justice system, you will apply your experience, and your journey, to support young people, applying trauma-informed practice, open dialogue principles and culturally safe practices in your interactions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou will bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertificate III in any Human Services related field OR equivalent experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA willingness to purposefully use your own story to help others\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\u003eDemonstrated experience in a similar role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding and capability to engage with people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEssential Requirements:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eQueensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNational Police Record Check\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWillingness to obtain First Aid Certificate\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA current valid Queensland drivers\u0027 license\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAustralian working rights\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to salary packaging to maximise your take home pay\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully maintained company car\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional development opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf you are keen on the opportunity to make a real difference in young people\u0027s lives and break negative cycles by creating a safe space for them to be supported, we would love to hear from you!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Have a question or not sure if you tick every box? Contact Dallis at 0468 463 070 or dallis@humankapital.com.au for a friendly chat. \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=\"930099\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "