Join headspace Hamilton as a Peer Worker (Family and Friends), where your lived experience will empower families to support young people and foster mental wellbeing. Employee Benefits 11 Wellbeing Days pro-rata (to support worker well-being) in addition to Annual Leave Awesome Not-for-Profit Salary Sacrificing options of up to $15,899 per FBT year. Portable Long Service Leave (from eligible organisations). Regular Clinical Supervision. Excellent Learning & Development opportunities. Minimum $73,924.99 (pro-rata) Salary negotiable. About the Role: Are you passionate about making a difference for families and friends supporting young people with mental health needs? Join the headspace Hamilton team as a Peer Worker (Family and Friends) and use your experience to create meaningful change. In this rewarding role, you'll provide short-term, family-inclusive support to families and friends of young people aged 12 to 25, helping them build the knowledge and skills needed to promote mental wellbeing and resilience. You'll deliver individual and group supports, offer guidance on navigating digital resources, and foster connections to other services, all while acting as a positive and empathetic role model. Working in the quaint town of Hamilton, Victoria, this role is also an opportunity to champion family-inclusive practices across our multidisciplinary team, establish family reference groups, and represent the voice of families and friends in our broader network. With a focus on collaboration, advocacy, and community engagement, this position is perfect for someone who wants to inspire early help-seeking and contribute to innovative mental health support for young people and their loved ones. If you're looking to turn your lived experience into a role that makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Do your skills include: Lived experience as a family member or friend who has supported a young person through their recovery journey, including mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, and/or work and study Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people, families, and stakeholders A broad understanding of the differing perspectives of the impact of mental health difficulties on families and friends An interest and passion in the mental health and well-being of young people and their family and friends Are your credentials: Essential Relevant qualifications (minimum Diploma level) in Peer Work, Health Promotion, Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or equivalent and ability to undertake further training A current Drivers Licence About Brophy (headspace Lead Agency): Brophy Family & Youth Services has supported children, young people, families, and the southwest Victorian community for almost 50 years. We live here; this is our community; we believe in people and in their ability to create the life they want. At Brophy, you will join a team of just over 200 employees delivering over 40 programs and services across areas including youth engagement, mental health, family violence, foster care, housing support, employment support, and disability services. Diversity and Inclusion at Brophy: Brophy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that ensures safety and a sense of belonging for everyone. We embrace individuals of diverse races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, religions, abilities, and nationalities, recognising the richness that varied experiences bring to our efforts in supporting individuals and building stronger communities. Our commitment extends to actively listening, learning, and evolving to become an accessible, inclusive, and secure organisation for all, encompassing First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and those with culturally diverse backgrounds. For more information please contact Penny Bolton, Executive Manager - Health on 03 5561 8888. Applications now open! #J-18808-Ljbffr