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Flourish Australia
06 Dec 2025Hervey BayFull TimeSocial Work
Flourish Australia is seeking an authentic, compassionate Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker to join our team delivering the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support (CPS) Program. This structured, recovery-oriented role is ideal for professionals committed to walking alongside people with psychosocial challenges—supporting them to build capacity, strengthen community connections, and live independently. The position available is: Full-time (76 hours/fortnight) Working in your local community in Hervey Bay Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Attractive hourly rates equivalent to $38.65-$41.45/hour Super Salary Packaging! About the Opportunity As a Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker with Flourish Australia , you will support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health issues to achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals. On a day to day basis you will: Deliver structured, time-limited, and goal-oriented support in line with CPS national guidelines, focused on improving daily functioning and achieving recovery goals. Collaborate with participants to co-design and implement individual recovery plans based on their strengths, needs, and aspirations. Conduct assessments, monitor progress, and adapt supports as needed. Co-facilitate group programs that promote recovery, social connection, skill-building, and personal development. Provide capacity building support across key life domains including housing, employment, education, physical health, and social engagement. Connect participants with mainstream and community services to foster long-term independence.
Date06 Dec 2025
Location Hervey Bay
type Full Time
Salary -
Social Work
