Job Description
This role offers a meaningful opportunity for someone with lived or living experience of mental health challenges who is passionate about supporting the LGBTIQA+ community. Working in a welcoming, inclusive service, you will walk alongside individuals experiencing distress or crisis, offering peer-led support that promotes hope, connection and recovery.
Employment Type: Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities (4 days per week available) | 7-day roster
Applicants must be able to work varied shifts across the roster
About the Role
As an LGBTIQA+ Peer Practitioner, you will draw on your lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to support people accessing the Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing relational, recovery-oriented peer support and helping individuals reconnect with their community and services that support their wellbeing.
A key focus of this role is supporting LGBTIQA+ community members, including facilitating peer connection groups and helping create safe, affirming spaces for individuals navigating mental health challenges.
Benefits
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income
* Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of gyms and fitness facilities for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - wellbeing support for you and your immediate family
* Workplace Banking Portal - access to banking and lifestyle benefits through CommBank
* Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities
* Opportunity to work in a recovery-oriented service supporting the LGBTIQA+ community
Key Responsibilities
- Provide peer support informed by lived experience and recovery-oriented practice
* Share personal recovery insights in ways that build hope and connection
* Deliver flexible, person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health distress
* Facilitate peer groups and community connections for LGBTIQA+ service users
* Support people to navigate services and access community resources
* Collaborate with clinical teams and community partners
* Maintain accurate documentation and service records
What You'll Bring
Qualifications
- Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), or another relevant health-related field
* Completion of Intentional Peer Support Training is desirable
Experience / Requirements
- Lived or living experience of mental health and/or AOD challenges
* Ability to share lived experience appropriately to support others in recovery
* Previous experience working in a Peer Worker or Peer Practitioner role strongly desirable
* Experience supporting or working with LGBTIQA+ communities
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Commitment to recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice
Join a service where your lived experience can bring hope, connection and meaningful change.
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency, recognised nationally for delivering exceptional candidate experience across the education, social and community services sectors.
We partner with leading organisations across Australia to connect skilled professionals with roles that align with their values, strengths and long-term career goals.
What sets Tradewind apart:
- Winner of multiple Candidate Experience Awards
* Specialist consultants with deep sector expertise
* Tailored support throughout the entire recruitment process
* Insight into organisational culture, leadership and role expectations
* Transparent communication and ongoing post-placement care
We focus on supporting people, not just filling jobs.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about peer-led support and empowering the LGBTIQA+ community, we would love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter or contact the Tradewind team for more information.
Commitment to Safety, Inclusion & Equal Opportunity
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and role-specific compliance requirements.
