Peer Worker - Tokoko Outreach

At Lives Lived Well, we’ve been supporting people impacted by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years. We also provide services for mental health, gambling concerns, and support for people transitioning from correctional centres. As a values-driven organisation focused on clinical excellence and innovation, we’re growing fast - and we’d love you to be part of our journey.

Peer Worker - Tokoko Outreach

Flexible | Remote, Hybrid or Office-Based | 30.4 hours per week | Fixed-Term to 30 June 2027
SCHADS Level 3 | $80,007 - $85,798 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits

Support Recovery. Stay Connected. Make a Difference.

At Lives Lived Well, we believe recovery is possible.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Peer Worker to join our newly funded Tokoko Integrated Recovery Pathways Program.

Drawing on your lived or living experience of recovery, you will provide flexible digital peer support to people engaging with alcohol and other drug treatment and recovery services. Through ConnectWell, you will help individuals stay connected, build confidence and access support when and where they need it most.

About the Role

As the ConnectWell Peer Worker, you will play an important role in supporting people throughout their recovery journey through digital engagement and peer support.

Working as part of the broader Tokoko Integrated Recovery Pathways team, you will provide recovery check-ins, encouragement and practical support to individuals preparing for treatment, participating in treatment or transitioning back into the community following residential rehabilitation.

Using your lived experience appropriately, you will help individuals remain engaged in recovery, strengthen social connection and access the supports they need to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused peer support through ConnectWell's digital platform.
• Share lived experience appropriately to promote hope, resilience and recovery.
• Support individuals before, during and after residential rehabilitation.
• Conduct wellbeing and recovery check-ins to strengthen engagement and continuity of care.
• Support people to access treatment, recovery, health and community services.
• Encourage individuals to maintain recovery goals and engage with support networks.
• Assist with re-engagement of people who may be disengaging from treatment or recovery supports.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, peer workers and program staff to support coordinated care.
• Contribute to service improvement and client engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting requirements.

This role can be undertaken remotely, in a hybrid arrangement or from a Lives Lived Well office location, subject to operational requirements.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Lived or living experience of recovery from alcohol and other drug challenges and a willingness to use that experience to support others.
• A strong commitment to recovery-oriented practice and peer work principles.
• Experience supporting people in a peer, community services, mental health or alcohol and other drug setting is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive and respectful relationships in a virtual environment.
• Understanding of the barriers people may experience when accessing treatment and recovery supports.
• Confidence using technology and digital communication platforms.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.

Formal qualifications are not essential; however, qualifications in Peer Work, Community Services, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, or a related field will be highly regarded.

About Lives Lived Well

Lives Lived Well is a leading not-for-profit provider of alcohol and other drug, mental health and wellbeing services. Every day, our teams work alongside people, families and communities to improve wellbeing and support lasting recovery.

Our Values

The most successful people at Lives Lived Well are those who align with our values:

• We are humble, human and full of hope.
• We show up and share.
• We ask "Why not?" and "What's next?"
• We leave a positive wake.

Why Join Lives Lived Well?

When you join Lives Lived Well, you're joining an organisation committed to supporting recovery, wellbeing and positive change.

We offer:

• Five additional days of paid wellbeing leave each year (pro rata).
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Wellspring employee discounts across hundreds of retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to use your lived experience to support people through innovative digital recovery services.
• A genuinely inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Apply Now

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter telling us a little about yourself, your interest in the role, and what attracts you to Lives Lived Well.

At Lives Lived Well, we're not only looking for people with the right skills and experience. We're also looking for people who share our values, are passionate about supporting people, and want to make a positive difference in the communities we serve.

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community, including First Nations Peoples.

Lives Lived Well is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect out community including First Nations Peoples.