It takes courage – and your lived experience matters.

At Richmind WA, we see people as individuals, not diagnoses. Every role here contributes to our shared vision: to shape the future of mental wellbeing in Western Australia. As a Peer Support Worker, your lived experience is not only welcomed – it’s essential.

About the Role      

As a Peer Support Worker, you’ll draw on your own mental health recovery journey to build authentic, respectful, and trusting relationships with our residents and service users. This is a hands-on, impactful role where your insight, compassion, and understanding will support others on their own paths to recovery.

We are seeking someone with prior experience working as a Peer Support Worker, who understands the responsibilities, boundaries, and unique value this role brings to a recovery-oriented environment.

• Building peer-based mentoring relationships grounded in lived experience
• Encouraging life skills and self-advocacy
• Supporting people to make sense of their mental health experiences
• Participating in recovery-focused groups and activities
• Contributing to multi-disciplinary team meetings and individual support planning
• Promoting respectful, inclusive, and safe environments for everyone
• Maintaining clear boundaries and practicing ongoing self-reflection

About You      

To be considered for this role, you will need to have;

Qualifications and Certificates

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or equivalent training)

• Current National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than six months)
• A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• A current working with Children Check

• A valid Driver’s licence 

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working as a Peer Support Worker (essential)
• A strong understanding of recovery principles and peer work boundaries
• The ability to work collaboratively, flexibly and compassionately
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Confidence to use your lived experience to support others while maintaining professionalism
• Commitment to inclusion and respect for diversity

Attitude

• Positive attitude towards people experiencing mental distress.
• The ability to live RW values in all workplace tasks and interactions.
• Pro-active individual who is enthusiastic and committed to upholding RW values and principles

This role is part-time working 3 days per week, working Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

About Us

Richmind WA is a leading West Australian mental health organisation, providing inclusive, community-based residential and outreach services for adults and young people. We support people experiencing mental distress to develop the confidence and skills to live their lives, employing evidence-based practice to support recovery and wellbeing. 

Our 2024-28 Strategic Plan, "Shaping the Future, Today," focuses on being a leader in transformative services, innovating to bridge gaps, influencing lasting system change, and creating a resilient future. We are committed to our core values: living and breathing recovery, being brave and exploring, putting people first, being passionate about inclusion and belonging, and listening deeply and learning. 

Inclusion is at the heart of our DNA.  We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental health recovery and disability, different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations.

We have Rainbow Tick accreditation and work with Elders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and staff. 

Why Join Us? 

 At Richmind WA, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued, and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Join us in our mission to shape the future of mental wellbeing services and support mental wellbeing and recovery through the expertise, courage, and compassion of our people. 

Our exciting and rewarding careers offer: 

• Excellent work-life balance in a supportive environment 
• Salary packaging up to $18,640 which allows you to pay approved expenses form your salary before tax, you pay less tax, your take home pay increase 
• Four weeks annual leave, with an opportunity to purchase additional leave, conditions apply 
• Two additional leave days, Birthday and Wellbeing leave, per calendar year 
• Long service leave benefits after 5 years’ service 
• Opportunities for learning, development, and advancement 
• Access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Core Training is provided to all employees, staff and volunteers

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a real difference by using your own recovery journey to empower others, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter telling us about your lived experience and why you’re passionate about Peer Work.

The role will require the following certificates and licenses: 

• Current National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than six months)
• A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• A current working with Children Check

• A valid Driver’s licence 

Have Questions?   

All inquiries for this position can be sent to our People & Capability team at [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Before an offer of employment can be made, Richmind WA requires a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months. 

Richmind WA reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. 

Please note: Applications without cover letters will not be considered.