Lead the NEW Peach Tree Team in Cairns, building and overseeing the delivery of peer-led psychosocial supports for parents in the perinatal period.
About Peach Tree
Peach Tree is a community-based, peer-led mental health organisation supporting parents, partners, and families impacted by emotional and mental health challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood. We centre lived experience in everything we do and are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and trauma‑informed spaces where parents feel heard, respected, and supported.
Peach Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
About the Role
Peach Tree is expanding across Queensland, and we’re looking for a dedicated Regional Leader to support a team of Lived Experience Peer Workers. In this newly created role, you will lead a small team in providing a trauma informed, welcoming, non-judgemental and child friendly environment for mothers, fathers and caregivers to connect, discuss and address perinatal mental health and parenting challenges freely and openly. The Regional Leader reports directly to the Regional Manager.
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Hours: Permanent part-time opportunity – 32 hours across Monday-Friday (flexible)
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Pay: $51 per hour + super + salary packaging (SCHADs Level 5)
What You’ll Do
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Lead & Empower: Support a team of Lived Experience Peer Workers, providing mentorship, reflective practice, and leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery. You’ll build a positive and inclusive team culture that aligns with Peach Tree’s values.
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Build Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with healthcare professionals and community organisations to build referral pathways and meet regional priorities.
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Deliver Services: Lead the delivery of mental health peer support groups; parenting programs; psychosocial education, in 1:1 and group settings to help parents heal and build resilience.
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Support Growth: Encourage engagement from expecting parents/parents who may have barriers to access supports, offering a supportive environment for parents to find their village and feel better supported in their parenting confidence.
About You
- Have lived experience of mental health challenges related to pregnancy, childbirth, or early parenthood, and feel ready to use this experience purposefully
- Strong leadership in mental health peer work, with a reflective and supportive leadership style
- Previous experience working in an Identified Lived Experience role, and familiarity with National and State Lived Experience Frameworks and Guidelines
- A relevant qualification (such as the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or Intentional Peer Support) would be considered favourably
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Blue Card (Working with Children Check), National Police Check, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccination
We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting parents and families, even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, and are committed to our employees’ professional growth.
What We Offer
A Flexible & Supportive Workplace
- As an organisation of parents, we understand and support the needs of family life, offering flexible part-time hours.
- Subsidised mental health support, including professional supervision and reflective practice
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
- A values-led, trauma-informed workplace
Training & Professional Development
- Training in the Peach Tree Peer Practice Framework
- Opportunities for additional learning such as ASIST and Circle of Security
- Ongoing professional development, including internal training, external workshops, and conferences
Financial Benefits
- Keep more of your salary! You can receive up to $15,900 per year in tax-free benefits, increasing your take-home pay
- Access additional Meal & Entertainment salary packaging (up to $2,650 per year) for dining out and holiday accommodation
- QLeave portable long service leave
- Discounts & cashback on everyday expenses (groceries, petrol, and more) through Employment Hero
How to Apply
We’d love to hear from you! Along with your resume, please upload a brief cover letter reflecting on how your lived experience has informed your approach, skills, and suitability for this role.
Applications close on Sunday 5th April , but we’ll be shortlisting on a rolling basis.
We value everyone who expresses an interest in joining our team and aim to provide all applicants with an outcome of their application. If you have questions, please reach out to us at working@peachtree.org.au.
