Carer Worker - Adolescent Mental Health Unit

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Location: Nepean Hospital Hours Per Week: 32 Requisition ID: REQ611231 Application Close: 28/10/2025 Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications Health Education Officer Non-Graduate: $31.51 - $45.57 per hour Health Education Officer Graduate: $36.04 - $57.58 per hour With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region. Introducing the Nepean Adolescent Mental Health Unit (NAHMU), a fresh, purpose built 10-bed facility dedicated to supporting adolescents aged 12 to 17 who are navigating complex and severe mental health challenges. This state-of-the-art inpatient unit is the newest chapter in the Child, Youth and Family Mental Health (CYFMH) story, expanding its reach to provide compassionate, specialised care from the earliest stages of life through to young adulthood. NAHMU isn’t just a place of healing, it’s a vital step forward in empowering young people and their families with the support they need, when they need it most. We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Carer Peer Support Worker to join the NAMHU interdisciplinary care team at Nepean Hospital. This impactful role draws on personal lived experience to support carers and families of adolescents facing mental health challenges, offering both emotional and practical guidance during their child’s inpatient journey. As a vital link between families and the mental health system, you’ll share insights, foster resilience, and help carers confidently navigate available services and resources. If you’re passionate about making a difference and turning lived experience into meaningful support, this is your opportunity to be part of a pioneering team shaping youth mental health care. Apply now! The role aligns with the NSW Lived Experience (Peer) Workforces Framework, which recognises the importance of employing people with lived experience in the mental health workforce. Peer work is founded on recovery principles, trauma informed care and person and family centered care” (Lived Experience Framework for NSW | Mental Health Commission of New South Wales). Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards. For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. What you will bring to the role: Lived experience of caring for a young person with mental health challenges and demonstrated recovery journey. Willingness to work in acute mental health service and a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (carer) or readiness to work towards completing; or qualifications in health or other relevant qualification, e.g. degree, diploma or certificate. Ability to engage and support carers and families from diverse backgrounds in a respectful, empowering way. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a interdisciplinary team. Understanding of recovery-oriented mental health principles and the unique contribution of peer support roles. Knowledge of the State and national policies and directives that inform mental health services. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, personal boundaries and work ethically within a healthcare setting. This includes evidence of consistent demonstration of behaviours that reinforce the CORE values of our organisations and the NSW Code of Conduct with all stakeholders including carer and families, colleagues and others. Computer competence and literacy including use of health database systems and associated programs Willingness to be flexible within the role including ability to work after-hours and weekends or attend other CYF-MH work sites as role demands. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Marita Schwendler on Marita.Schwendler@health.nsw.gov.au

Location: Parramatta, New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025