Ready to Change Lives? Join UnitingSA as a Mental Health Worker / Peer Support Worker

At UnitingSA, we’re not just hiring, we’re inviting passionate changemakers to join a team that believes in the power of compassion, inclusion, and lived experience. Whether you’ve walked your own mental health journey or bring professional expertise, your story has value here.

If you thrive on empowering others, love working collaboratively, and want to be part of a community that uplifts and supports, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

This role calls for a collaborative spirit and the confidence to work independently across a range of psychosocial programs. You’ll be making decisions in partnership with individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions, often alongside challenges such as substance use, homelessness, physical health issues, and behavioural complexities. Your ability to engage respectfully with carers, families, and professionals across the mental health and allied sectors will be key to your success.

The role also includes providing crisis support and may involve occasional weekend work, requiring flexibility and a calm, responsive approach in dynamic situations.

Why You Belong at UnitingSA

At UnitingSA, we’re more than an organisation, we’re a purpose-driven community. For over 100 years, we’ve been building a society where everyone has the opportunity to flourish. Guided by our values of respect, compassion, justice, diversity, and collaboration, we’re creating real change, and you can be part of it.

As a Mental Health Worker, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, helping people regain independence, connect to their communities, and achieve their goals.

The Role: Your Chance to Create Real Change

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to transform lives. In this role, you’ll:

Be a guide: Support individuals experiencing mental health challenges to access housing, develop life skills, and find their place in the community.
Be a motivator: Empower people to set and achieve personal goals, building confidence and independence.
Be a navigator: Help clients access the NDIS and other vital services.
Be a collaborator: Work alongside clients, carers, and care teams to develop personalised plans and achieve lasting outcomes.
Whether it’s helping someone attend their first community activity or guiding them through a challenging moment, every day will bring opportunities to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled but passionate about making a difference. You’ll need:

Qualifications: Degree/Diploma in Human Services or Certificate IV in Community Services, Disability, Mental Health, or Mental Health Peer Work.
Checks: DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening.
Experience: Working with people facing complex psychosocial challenges.
Skills: Compassionate, resilient, and skilled in crisis management and conflict resolution.
If you have lived experience of mental health recovery, you’ll also bring:

Inspiration: Instil hope and resilience through your personal journey.
Connection: Build trust with a compassionate, non-judgemental approach.
Cultural awareness: Support diverse communities with sensitivity and respect.
Trauma-informed care: Bring empathy and understanding to complex situations.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At UnitingSA, you’re not just an employee — you’re part of something bigger. Enjoy:

A meaningful role: Directly contribute to building a compassionate and inclusive community.
A values-driven team: Join a supportive environment where diversity is celebrated.
Growth opportunities: Access training and resources to support your development.
Flexibility: Work across different programs and settings to expand your impact.
What We Offer

We look after our team. Here’s what you can enjoy:

Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
Leave Loading: 17.5% boost to your holiday pay.
Wellbeing Support: Free professional and personal support.
Career Growth: Ongoing training and upskilling.
Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave.
Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’ve been searching for a role where you can bring your whole self to work, make a real difference, and feel proud of what you do, this is it.