Total 1 job vacancies by EACH

• 3 x Part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunities: 2 placement days per week + 1 paid study day
• 10-Month Contract | Commencing August 2026
• Location: Must be able to work from one of the following Each offices, depending on program placement: Boronia, Box Hill, Dandenong, Ferntree Gully, Healesville, Lilydale, Narre Warren, Pakenham, Epping, Knox or Ringwood.
• $35.83p/h + Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

The Peer Cadet Program is an entry-level employment opportunity for people with personal lived and/or living experience (LLE) of mental health and/or addiction challenges or personal LLE of supporting a loved one through their journey of mental health or addiction challenges. It is designed for those currently undertaking (or intending to undertake) the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, and offers a paid cadetship across one of nine (Each included) participating Victorian non-government community mental health services. 

At Each, we offer placements in adult mental health, psychosocial support, alcohol and other drugs (AOD), youth mental health and family violence recovery. Cadets are expected to be well-progressed in their own recovery journeys, to ensure they can safely and effectively participate in team placements and contribute to the peer workforce. Please note this is not a counselling position. 

Each Peer Cadet will:

• Participate in a comprehensive orientation program.
• Be placed within different Each teams and supported by an experienced peer mentor.
• Meet with individual team members to learn about their roles and areas of work.
• Attend team meetings where appropriate.
• Gain an understanding of administrative processes, including referrals, medical records, and recording contacts.
• Develop documentation skills, such as writing case notes, completing consent forms, and contributing to recovery plans.
• Learn about key areas such as duty of care and risk management.
• Receive mentoring in delivering 1:1 peer support and facilitating peer support groups.
• Engage in professional supervision and peer reflective practice sessions to support their ongoing professional development.
• Attend state wide events with cadets from other organisations to support growth, networking and development.

Who we are looking for
If you’re able to work collaboratively, bring an inclusive, non-judgemental approach, form healthy relationships, manage your own wellbeing and seek support where necessary, then this could be the role for you!
You will also:

• Be undertaking or enrolled to undertake the Certificate IV - Mental Health Peer Work.  
• Have a current Australian state-based drivers licence – probationary or higher.  
• Have a lived experience of mental illness, substance dependence, family violence or trauma.
• Be well progressed upon their recovery journey.