Carer Peer Worker (Identified Lived Experience - Head to Health Kids)
Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
location_pin Robina, QLD, Australia
money_bag A$79-A$272 p/h + 12.75% Super
home_work On-site
Posted 20 days ago
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Carer Peer Worker (Identified Lived Experience - Head to Health Kids) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world‑class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
* Provide carer peer support, practical assistance, education, information and referrals to carers, families and significant others
* Form effective and empathetic peer relationships with people accessing carer peer support services, appropriately sharing personal lived experience
* Support the planning, facilitation and evaluation of carer peer support groups, educational programs and other activities that foster social inclusion, family recovery and long‑term wellbeing
* Advocate for the inclusion of carer and family perspectives and input into care and recovery plans working alongside multidisciplinary teams
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
* While not mandatory, a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Carer Elective chosen) or the applicant demonstrating that they are working towards the same would be well regarded
* Previous experience working within a public mental health service or the community sector as a Carer Peer Worker is desirable
* Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
* Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
* Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
* Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
* Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
* Flexible work options
* Salary Packaging
* Modern Facilities
* Diverse Work Culture
* 12.75% super
* 17.5% leave loading
* Permanent full time
* Base salary ranging from $79 272 - $88 158 per annum
About Us
Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) is a part of the Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) Division. The CYMHS Head to Health Hub Kids-Queensland (H2HK-Q) is a multi‑disciplinary, multi‑specialty service within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services that delivers child centred and family focused services driven by a strengths focused culture in line with the Whole Child Approach. H2HK-Q will provide a seamless service for children aged 0‑12 experiencing mental health difficulties that effectively integrates primary, secondary, and tertiary services by working in partnership across all sectors.
About Gold Coast Health
* Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
* More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
* Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
* Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
* A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
* Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC674779
Please note: no third‑party applications will be accepted.
About Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
home_pin Southport, QLD, Australia
Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is the principal provider of health services for the Gold Coast area. It is independently and locally controlled by a Board, which exercises significant powers in the management of service delivery.
The $1.76 billion Gold Coast University Hospital has been a significant investment in health infrastructure for the Gold Coast and is one of Queensland's largest clinical teaching and research facilities.
The Gold Coast HHS is moving towards a patient‑focused appointment booking process to help reduce the number of patients failing to attend an outpatient appointment or procedure, reduce waiting lists and better identification of patients in need of an appointment.
The Consumer first project has made significant sustainable and innovative changes to enhance the quality of care for mental health patients. There is now a consistent and monitored approach to crisis management planning, supporting patients to manage crisis situations and potentially avoiding unnecessary presentations to the emergency department.
The Falls and Balance Clinic, in partnership with general practitioners, has reduced the rate of falls among high‑risk older adults with a 92 per cent reduction in falls between the initial appointment and review, thereby reducing hospital and emergency department admissions.
Oral health waiting times for general dental assessment have been reduced by almost 50 per cent in less than 12 months.
Planning for the Southport Health Precinct is underway, with a range of outpatient and community based services expected to move into refurbished buildings in 2014.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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