Peer Recovery Worker - Community Supported Residential Units

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading, values‑driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our people go boldly — not only supporting individuals in need, but working to end homelessness, prevent domestic and family violence, and create opportunities for people experiencing poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional workforce is supported by one of Western Australia’s largest peer support teams. We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with Ruah, you are contributing to meaningful, long‑term change for vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our communities.

Ruah is proud to have been appointed by the Mental Health Commission to deliver the Community Supported Residential Units (CSRU) program, reflecting a sustained investment in stable, high‑quality residential mental health support in regional Western Australia through to June 2028.

About the Role

The Peer Recovery Worker – Community Supported Residential Units (CSRU) is a lived‑experience role supporting people with complex mental health needs to build independence, connection and hope through recovery‑oriented practice.

Working alongside residents, you will use your lived or living experience of recovery to support choice, self‑determination and strengths‑based goal setting. The role follows the principles of Peer Practice in line with the National Lived Experience (Peer) Guidelines and WA peer workforce frameworks.

You will work collaboratively with Support Coordinators and the broader team to deliver recovery‑focused supports, assist residents with daily living activities, and promote well-being through meaningful engagement and connection.

The role requires appropriate training and experience in the operation of a residential service, including:

• Medication procedures
• Documentation and regulatory requirements
• Personal care routines and resident supervision
• Supporting daily social activities
• Hostel emergency procedures
• Effective, respectful communication
• Maintaining safe professional boundaries

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term position offered on an initial maximum term contract of 24 months, with the possibility of extension subject to ongoing funding and operational requirements.

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A lived or living experience of recovery, mental health challenges, AOD issues, family and domestic violence, homelessness or a cultural peer perspective
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (minimum 75% completed) or Peer Skillset at TAFE
• Experience working in community or human services settings
• Strong alignment with peer values, recovery‑oriented practice and trauma‑informed care
• Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with residents and colleagues
• Strong communication, de‑escalation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to model personal wellbeing and healthy professional boundaries
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and client systems
• Understanding of diversity, inclusion and Aboriginal culture

Mandatory requirements

• Current driver’s licence
• WA Working with Children Check
• National Police Certificate
• International Police Clearance (if applicable)
• First Aid Certificate

What do we offer?

• Salary aligned to Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (SCHADS Award), commencing at $88,000 + Super
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexible half‑pay options
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Ruah‑paid Journey Cover insurance
• Generous salary packaging, including up to $15,900 core packaging and $2,650 meal and entertainment packaging
• Opportunities to engage in peer networks, working groups, Pride events, cultural activities and reconciliation initiatives

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply, login/create your Humanforce profile, and submit:

• Your current CV, and
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages, outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close: Friday 15 May 2026

(The advertisement may close earlier if the position is filled.)

For further information, please contact Alicia Roche, Service Lead

alicia.roche@ruah.org.au | 0422 386 565

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.