$39.56ph to $41.58ph super NFP salary packaging benefits Salary dependent on qualifications and experience Permanent Part Time Contract 30.4hrs = 4 days per week or reduced hours over 5 days! Location: Bundjalung (Lismore) NSW 2480 Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose . Your Opportunity Mission Australia’s Psychosocial Support Services on the North Coast provide essential support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness. Working within a recovery framework, we empower clients to maintain their housing, manage finances and daily living, engage in work or training, and build social and physical wellbeing. This is an on-site position in Lismore, where you will harness your own lived experience of mental health recovery to support and inspire hope in others. As a Peer Advocate, you will positively influence client outcomes through coaching, mentoring, group facilitation, and recovery-focused approaches. You will also play a key role in preparing clients for the NDIS and supporting their housing pathways. Your Key Responsibilities Use your lived experience to inspire hope, share recovery strategies, and support clients to achieve their goals. Facilitate and co-facilitate small peer-led support groups and recovery-focused activities. Collaborate with Recovery Coordinators to develop and review recovery and safety plans. Provide advocacy, coaching, and mentoring to build client resilience, motivation, and personal capacity. Support clients in preparing for NDIS access, housing stability, and community participation. Maintain accurate client records, documentation, and reporting in line with Mission Australia protocols. Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders to strengthen recovery outcomes. Requirements for Success Lived experience of mental health challenges with the ability to draw on personal recovery to support others. Minimum Certificate IV in Peer Work (Mental Health) or willingness to obtain. Experience working collaboratively in mental health, peer work, or related community services. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage professional boundaries. Confidence in using technology, databases, and administrative systems. Ability to manage triggers and maintain personal wellbeing while supporting people in distress. Knowledge of local community programs, services, and networks to enhance client connections. Full driver licence with no restrictions Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. Your Benefits To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including: Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay ) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support . Volunteering opportunities Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave. Our Culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. If you live with disability and require support to submit your application , please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au How To Apply To be considered for this opportunity, click ‘apply’ and send your application today! As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered – and include a 1-page cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and requirements of success. Thank you
