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The primary focus of this role is to provide recovery-oriented, person-led, ethical carer peer support to carers, families and significant others who are supporting people accessing Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services. The Role An opportunity has become available for a Family Carer Peer Worker - Identified Lived Experience (Child and Youth Mental Health Services) 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 family carer peer support, practical assistance, education, information and referrals to carers, families and significant others Work collaboratively with staff, service providers and Non-Governments Organisations to improve understanding of family recovery and build capacity for responsive frameworks Maintain accurate and timely records of contacts and other activities Comply with reasonable instructions that are provided for the safety of you and others at the workplace. Contribute to team cohesion and effectiveness. This includes promoting awareness of the team and participation in team networking, professional development and supervision meetings and activities About you To be successful in this position you will require: Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work is highly desirable 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) Benefits Flexible work options Career Development Salary Packaging Modern Facilities Diverse Work Culture Research Opportunities 12.75% super 17.5% leave loading Salary Temporary part time (60.8 hours per p.f., 6 months with possibility of extension) Base salary ranging from $39.98 - $44.46 About Us Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce is a lived experience team. The team provides a responsive program of recovery-oriented peer support, education, and information for consumers, families and carers. The team''s goal is to increase consumer, family and carer participation in the planning, delivery and evaluation of mental health and alcohol and other drugs services. About Gold Coast Health Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion 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 Friday, 15 May 2026Gold 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: GC681363Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.