About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

This role is based in the Karlup Service, a holistic recovery-based service aimed at supporting women and children to heal from family and domestic violence. The Karlup Service provides a range of offerings from the Angela Wright Bennett Centre in a state of the art-purpose-built-facility based in Perth's CBD.

The successful candidate will use their Lived Experience of family and domestic violence in an intentional way and will walk alongside the clients they support in a way that empowers them to retain self-determination. Through intentional sharing, mutuality and collaboration with the clients they support, Peer Recovery Workers will foster human connection and hope for clients to regain capacity and a sense of direction and control in their lives.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Peer Recovery Workers will support clients on their recovery journey as they navigate services and work towards establishing an independent life for themselves and their children.

This is a full-time permanent position. Please note that this position is only available for employees who identify as female, due to the inherent requirements of the role. This is a genuine occupational qualification.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Completion of certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (minimum of 75% completed) or completion of Peer Skillset at TAFE.
• A Lived or Living Experience of recovery from family and domestic violence and related social factors such as mental health challenges, alcohol and other drug issues, and a demonstrated professional understanding of how to use this experience to inform work as a Peer.
• Experience working in a similar or community work setting.
• A demonstrated understanding of Trauma Informed Practice principles and ability to implement this in day-to-day practice.

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $85,399, commensurate with experience.
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
• Ongoing Peer coaching and mentoring from a wonderful community of Peer Leads and Peer workers.
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more!

Required compliance documents

• Current drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click "Apply Now" and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: As advertised, unless filled earlier.

For further information please contact:

Ellie Tighe (Service Lead - Karlup Service) on [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Recovery Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0491 155 369; or

Andrea Kendrick (Peer Lead - Peer Program) on [email protected] or 0479 179 832 (Wednesday - Friday).

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.