• Position Title: Peer Advocate and Facilitator – Lived Experience Collaborative
• Report to: Chief Executive Officer – NT Mental Health Coalition
• Terms of Employment: Full time, part time or casual - flexible arrangements negotiable. Immediate start to June 30, 2026.
• Award Classification: SCHADS - Level 3 $73,788 p/a; Full time / part time $37.35/hr; Casual $46.69/hr
• Leave Entitlements: 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata), Christmas close down period, plus 17.5% leave loading

About Us

The Northern Territory Lived Experience Network (LEN) seeks to provide a collective and independent voice for people with lived experience of issues related to mental distress, trauma, suicide and alcohol and other drug use in the Northern Territory through:

• Opportunities to safely use their lived experience to inform reforms to the NT mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug treatment service systems.
• Information to navigate and self advocate whilst using the NT mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug service systems.
• Opportunities to build skills that promote wellbeing and recovery for individuals and family/kin in the NT.

About the Opportunity

In collaboration with the Northern Territory Mental Health Coalition (The Coalition), the peak body for community mental health services in the NT, the Lived Experience Network is seeking to establish a sustainable Lived Experience Collaborative (The Collaborative). The Collaborative will enhance the contributions of people with lived experience to the mental health system and related services; assist with the co-design of system and service reforms through shared lived experience decision making; act as a central coordination point for existing consumer led groups; and, consolidate resources and expertise to increase collective impact.

Responsibilities of the Role

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer of the The Coalition and the Program Manager, the Peer Advocate and Facilitator will be responsible for guiding outcomes and deliverables of the The Collaborative. These include but are not limited to:

• leading delivery of culturally responsive workshops to a broad range of stakeholders (including service providers, individuals and families/kin of people with lived experiences)
• delivering advocacy training to emerging leaders with lived experience with a view of empowering and promoting the rights of people with lived experience (online and in person).
• contextualising resources that could be used by a Northern Territory peer work community of practice
• undertaking consistent data collection for continuous improvement and development of The Collaborative project
• supporting reporting requirements for key funders and stakeholders

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will have:

1. Their own individual lived experiences of mental health challenges and/or using or interacting with mental health treatment/care services in the NT.
2. Demonstrated experience in delivering programs workshops and/or events, mental health community service, peer work, youth work, disability or a related discipline.
3. The ability to present to a range of stakeholders and groups; and facilitate purposeful discussions within a consultative and non-judgmental environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to think strategically at a systems level.
5. The ability to think innovatively to solve problems and achieve positive outcomes.
6. Demonstrated experience of working within a team environment.
7. Strong interpersonal, engagement and relationship building skills with a proven ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders in an environment requiring cultural sensitivity.
8. Excellent high-level communication and administration skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly.

Requirements

• SAFE NT National Police Check
• A current Working With Children Check (Ochre Card)
• Current and valid NT drivers licence

Desirable

• Qualifications relating to community development, mental health community service, peer work, youth work, disability or a related discipline.
• Exposure to policy development relating to mental health systems and services.

The Lived Experience Network strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, persons with a disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

We value lived experiences of persons with mental health conditions, their experiences of recovery and the experience of people who are family/kin. We foster a culture where self-care is valued, and employees are encouraged to prioritise their health and well-being.

Applications are to be submitted via the "Apply Now" button.

Applicants are encouraged to contact [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Advocate and Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs or 08 8948 2246 for further information.

A position description is attached.