Hybrid Non-Residential Lived Experience Peer Worker bei The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army · Bendigo, Australien · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Bendigo
Number of Positions Available:
ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Do you now feel ready to walk beside others and offer what once felt out of reach—hope, connection, and belief in change?
Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 3.
- Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals on their recovery journey
- Co-facilitate peer-led groups and activities that promote healing, connection, and self-care
- Use your lived experience to build trust, reduce stigma, and inspire hope
- Support participants with service access, goal setting, and relapse prevention strategies
- Welcome and orient new participants, fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment
- Lived experience of AOD use and recovery (essential)
- Empathy, resilience, and authenticity
- Strong communicator who can listen deeply and share honestly
- Collaborative team player attitude that values respect, diversity, and inclusion
- Commitment to learning, being ready to grow your skills and share your insights
- Knowledge of harm minimisation, trauma-informed practice, and the AOD landscape in Victoria
- Completion of Peer Training (e.g., SHARC or DEN)
- Preferred Cert IV in Community Services (or willingness to obtain)
- Understanding of harm minimisation and trauma-informed care
- A current Employee Working with Children Check Card
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit;
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency;
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
- A role where your story is your strength
- A culture grounded in integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, and collaboration
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
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