Peer Support Worker - Saltbush

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• OPS2 | Part Time 0.5 FTE | Temporary (up to 27 October 2026)
• Base Salary Range: $66,441 - $69,504 p.a (pro rata)

Join us as a Peer Support Worker and use your lived experience to make a meaningful difference!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career with FUNLHN

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, professional development opportunities to help you grow, and a workplace where every role matters. Whatever your position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health network and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN - Living and Working in Whyalla

To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.
• Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

About the Role:

You will provide practical, non-clinical psychosocial support to mental health consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation settings, using your lived experience to support recovery and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a clinician and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist consumers to achieve their goals, build confidence and develop strategies that support their recovery journey.

946654 OPS2 Role Description

About You:

• Lived experience of mental health recovery and personal wellbeing strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with consumers, families and carers.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of mental health challenges and commitment to recovery-oriented, non-judgemental support.
• Ability to engage with Aboriginal consumers in a culturally appropriate manner and experience using Microsoft Office.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Nikita Charlton - Team Leader, 0458 939 371, nikita.charlton@sa.gov.au

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role description for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• This is a part-time vacancy, working 37.5 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply for further information.

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Application Closing Date: Saturday 29th August 2026 - 11:55PM