Careers

About the Organisation

Almost half of Australian adults will experience a mental health illness at some point in their life. You can make a meaningful difference to the Australian community by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Our mental health teams provide client-led, recovery-orientated mental health support, creating positive change in such a vital industry.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.  

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role 

We are seeking two Mental Health Recovery Practitioners (Lived Experience Peer Practitioners) to join the Wellness Connect Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program. Working on a permanent part-time basis of 0.8 FTE / 30.4 hours per week, you will provide recovery-oriented psychosocial support to people experiencing mental health complexities through a combination of individual and group-based activities delivered in community and home-based settings in the Southern Adelaide metropolitan area who are ineligible to receive services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

You will support participants to build capacity, strengthen community connections and work towards their individual recovery goals. Working collaboratively with participants, families, carers and external stakeholders, you will develop support plans, facilitate community participation, promote wellbeing, advocate for access to services and maintain accurate documentation. You will join a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering person-led, strengths-based support that makes a genuine difference in people's lives.

Key requirements 

• Deliver recovery-focused psychosocial support to people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Facilitate both one-to-one support and group-based recovery activities. 
• Develop, implement and review person-led support plans and wellbeing goals.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, carers and community stakeholders.
• Support participants to strengthen daily living skills, independence and community engagement.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and external service networks.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports and participant records. 
• Apply recovery-oriented practice and strengths-based approaches.
• Assist participants to navigate support systems, including mental health and community services.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Essential requirements 

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work. 
• Experience in psychosocial recovery practice, or the ability to demonstrate transferable skills and capability. 
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people experiencing complex mental health challenges.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage documentation, case notes and reporting requirements.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented practice and person-led support approaches.

Benefits 

• Opportunity to support people on their mental health recovery journey through meaningful community-based work. 
• Mix of individual support and group facilitation work, providing variety and opportunities to build strong participant relationships. 
• Part-time position offering 30.4 hours per week. 
• Classification under the SCHADS Award Level 4.1.
• Salary packaging benefits including up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free
• Supportive leadership that leads with respect and relationships at the core 

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and a SA Working with Children Check.

How to Apply 

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any inquiries or assistance with adjustments, please contact, contact Kristina Kubel at recruitment@lwb.org.au  

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly. 

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 10th November 2026.