Lived Experience Peer Worker – Advocacy & Community Engagement (ACE)
Job Overview
At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.
• Generous salary packaging options
• Up to 0.8 FTE available
• Strong connection to community and innovation
About the program
The AOD program operates within a harm minimisation framework, delivering harm reduction initiatives including the Needle Syringe Program, Take Home Naloxone and mobile outreach. The team works closely with community members to reduce drug-related harm and improve access to health and social supports.
About the role
The Lived Experience Peer Worker – ACE provides community-based peer engagement, advocacy and harm reduction support across NRCH grounds and within MSIR.
This role is available up to 0.8 FTE, structured as:
• 0.4 FTE ongoing
• 0.4 FTE fixed term until June 2026
Applicants may apply for part or full allocation depending on preference.
In this role you will:
• Build trusted relationships with community members across NRCH grounds and nearby housing environments and provide short term case management
• Support safer use practices and overdose prevention through peer engagement
• Assist clients to navigate housing, income support and health systems
• Facilitate client voice through advisory groups and peer-led forums
• Contribute to peer-led initiatives, workshops and community activities
• Provide and coordinate referrals to internal and external services
• Promote harm reduction and reduce barriers to service access
About you
You bring lived or living experience of alcohol and other drug use and are confident using this safely within a professional peer role.
You will also demonstrate:
• A thorough understanding of case work and case management and a commitment to harm reduction principles
• Experience working with people experiencing trauma and complex disadvantage
• Ability to build trust in community environments
• Confidence supporting systems navigation and advocacy
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• A collaborative and values-driven approach
Why join us?
At NRCH, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You’ll enjoy:
A supportive, values-driven culture that embraces diversity and inclusion
Generous salary packaging and flexible working arrangements
Flexible Working Conditions
Free On-Site Car Parking
The chance to help shape the future of a respected community health organisation