Community & Peer Worker - EX Military Encouraged | Elizabeth SA

Community & Peer Worker - EX MILITARY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY | Elizabeth SA

$61.18 - $63.76 an hour + Super

Government Department role, long‑term contracts.

22 positions available throughout Australia.

ACM Healthcare is working on behalf of a Federal Government Department to source multiple Community and Peer Workers nationwide. These roles provide support services to veterans and are initially a 12‑month contract at an equivalent of an APS5 level.

The role requires someone with lived experience of mental health and Australian Defence Force (ADF) service, either an ex‑ADF member or partner/carer of a current or ex‑ADF member.

• Provide personalized peer support services to current and former ADF members and their families, in line with policy and procedures.
• Share knowledge gained through lived experience and recovery to promote awareness, understanding and service improvement.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide direct support to clients.
• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to influence a recovery approach to service delivery for veterans, current ADF members and their families, fostering well‑being.
• Model behaviours that promote mental health recovery and wellness for client, community, and stakeholder education and engagement.
• Co‑facilitate relevant group programs and case review meetings.
• Represent the peer workforce to strengthen the organisation's public profile, enhancing responsiveness and reach.
• Undertake and maintain accurate record documentation, reporting and other administrative requirements.
• Maintain lived‑experience‑led evidence‑based processes, participate in regular supervision, training, case conferencing and case review meetings.

• Lived experience, including personal lived experience of military service or military family life, and of a mental health journey (may include as a relative/carer of an ex‑ADF member).
• Working with Children (WWC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance must be obtained before commencing.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent, or willingness to obtain certification and other relevant training.
• Skills and experience in delivery of lived‑experience peer support, or experience in the mental health sector, mentoring, coaching or supporting individuals.

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