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APS 5 Community and Peer Worker

Job description


Make a difference to those who have served
Troocoo is partnering with a leading federal mental health service to recruit multiple APS 5 Community and Peer Workers. These roles provide an opportunity to support current and former ADF members and their families through recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health support.
We are offering initially as 12 month contract with possible extension, we are recruiting across the following locations:
  • Cranbrook (QLD)
  • Upper Mount Gravatt (QLD)
  • Ipswich (QLD)
  • Winnellie (NT)
  • Hobart (TAS)
  • Lismore (NSW)
  • Newcastle (NSW)
  • Surry Hills (NSW)
  • Melbourne (VIC)
  • Eastwood (SA)
  • Elizabeth (SA)
  • Phillip (ACT)
About the Role
As a Community and Peer Worker, you will:
  • Provide personalised, goal-focused peer support to veterans, current ADF members, and their families.
  • Collaboratively develop Individualised Action Plans addressing client goals and needs (e.g., housing, counselling, community connection).
  • Use your lived experience to build rapport, empower clients, and model recovery-oriented practice.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to case reviews and co-facilitating group programs.
  • Promote services within the veteran community and build networks with support organisations to reduce barriers to care.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential records and administrative documentation.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development, supervision, and peer networks.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
  • Lived experience of military service or military family life, and a mental health journey (including as a relative/carer of an ex-ADF member).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High integrity, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Highly Regarded:
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or equivalent), or willingness to obtain.
  • Experience delivering peer support services.
  • Experience in the mental health sector or mentoring/coaching individuals.
Mandatory Requirements
  • Working with Children and/or Vulnerable People Check prior to commencement.
  • Australian citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance.
  • Successful completion of a pre-engagement screening check.
Professional Development & Support
  • Access to external professional supervision aligned to APS standards.
  • Mandatory and ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive culture valuing lived experience as a core component of service delivery.
Why Apply?

With multiple roles available, this is your opportunity to use your lived experience to make a meaningful difference to the veteran community.
Apply now or contact Troocoo for a confidential discussion 1300 690 147 or email laura.erskine@troocoo.com