FLOURISH AUSTRALIA IS SEEKING AN AUTHENTIC, COMPASSIONATE PEER WORKER OR MENTAL HEALTH WORKER TO JOIN OUR TEAM DELIVERING THE COMMONWEALTH PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT (CPS) PROGRAM.

This structured, recovery-oriented role is ideal for professionals committed to walking alongside people with psychosocial challenges—supporting them to build capacity, strengthen community connections, and live independently.

The position available is:

• Full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
• Working in your local community in Rockhampton
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Attractive hourly rates equivalent to $38.65-$41.45/hour + Super + Salary Packaging!

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking individuals who bring empathy, insight, and a strong belief in recovery.

You’ll need to:

• Hold a Certificate IV or above in a relevant field OR a minimum of 2-years full-time experience working in the human services field (as recognised by Flourish Australia).
• Have a personal lived experience of a mental health issue and recovery (Peer Worker only).
• A strong commitment to recovery-based practice in the workplace.
• Understand the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
• Demonstrate alignment to Flourish Australia’s values.
• Maintain a current Australian Driver’s Licence (and willingness to travel locally for community-based support)
• Feel comfortable facilitating or co-facilitating peer learning, social inclusion, or psychoeducational group sessions.
• Build respectful, empowering relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Be able to work independently, whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Effectively use and understand Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems for the purpose of notes, scheduling, and reporting.

For further information, please contact Amanda Killen, Manager. E: amanda.killen@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications).

WHO WE ARE

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

Please refer the Job description for details