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Peer Support Worker


Company : The Royal Melbourne Hospital


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-08-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) provides dedicated mental health care to young people aged 12-25 in Melbournes north and west, along with their families, carers, supporters and kin.Operating at sites across Melbournes north and west PYMHWS is Victorias first standalone public mental health service built exclusively around young peoples needs.This means every decision from the front desk to the boardroom centres on what young people need.Working in partnership with Orygen, PYMHWS combines world-leading research, clinical excellence and dedicated governance to deliver seamless, person-centred care. Our singular focus on youth means were not just providing mental health care - were reimagining how its experienced, accessed, and delivered.Building on Orygens pioneering legacy, PYMHWS will maintain clinical excellence while Orygen continues as an essential partner providing research and innovation.For more information, visit pymhws.org.au Peer Support WorkerParkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)Ongoing full time positionBased in Parkville (multi-site travel required)Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE)About UsParkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is Victorias newest public mental health service dedicated to the care of young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing complex mental health challenges.PYMHWS is leading a bold and values-driven transformation in youth mental health care across Melbournes north and west. We exist to walk alongside young people, their families, carers, supporters and kin delivering care that is accessible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Our service model is shaped by the voices of young people and their communities, and underpinned by a commitment to safety, equity, and continuous learning.At PYMHWS, we are working with our community and partners to build in a future where all young people can access world-class mental health support, close to home. As we grow, we are looking for passionate, skilled, and visionary professionals to join us in shaping a new era of youth mental health in Victoria.Why Join PYMHWS?Work alongside passionate, visionary leaders in a values-led organisationBe a part of building a legacy for youth mental health in VictoriaPositive inclusive workplace cultureAbout The RoleUtilise Intentional Peer Support Framework to provide direct peer support for young people accessing HOPE.Be a knowledge resource for Peer Support Work specialty and building the role of peer work within HOPE.Advocate for young people and their interests from a consumer perspective within the PYMHWS HOPE service.Work within a multidisciplinary team in delivering collaborative treatment planningWork alongside the Senior HOPE Peer Worker to drive quality improvement lived experience interventionsParticipate in broader service wide lived experience initiativesAbout YouYou have lived experience of accessing public mental health services and can harness your experience to provide effective peer support.You have experience utilising Intentional Peer Support to deliver peer work.You have effective communication skills and a passion for continued professional development.Ready to Make a Difference?If you''re looking to be part of something truly meaningfulwed love to hear from you.For a confidential discussion, contact Kyle Edwards (Senior Peer Worker) Or Tina Younan (HOPE Coordinator) on 9966 9100.To view the full Position Description, please click APPLY #J-18808-Ljbffr