Peer Worker - Carer Support

$46 p/hr + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Part Time (38hrs per fortnight)

Fixed-term position

Join Anglicare Central Queensland as a Peer Worker – Carer Support, where your lived experience becomes a powerful tool for change. In this meaningful role, you'll walk alongside carers supporting loved ones through suicidal crises - offering empathy, guidance and hope when it's needed most. You'll facilitate connection, share practical tools and help carers feel supported, understood and empowered. 

What will a typical day look like?

• Facilitate peer support groups, fostering a safe and supportive environment for carers. 
• Provide individual guidance to carers, including oping strategies, safety planning and self care techniques. 
• Assist carers in accessing appropriate services and resources 
• Build and maintain relationships with local organisations to strengthen support networks. 
• Keep accurate and confidential records in line with organisational policies.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum Certificate IV in AOD/Mental Health/Peer Work or tertiary qualification in social science
• Personal experience in providing support to someone during suicidal crisis or following a suicide attempt

Who we are:

Our truly local team of professionals have worked with people in Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

What you will bring to the role:

• A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to identify and embed solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
• Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice) 

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ? 

We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.  

• We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time employees.
• We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
• We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
• Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
• We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
• We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.

How to apply 

If you're drive by purpose and want your work to directly change lives for the better, please submit your resume and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. 

Applications should be submitted by 8am, Friday 20 November 2026. 

Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer - Mikiellie Newman to learn more:  

recruitment@anglicarecq.org.au 

(07) 4837 5393