About the role

selectability is seeking a passionate and motivated peer support worker to join the team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in promoting wellbeing and recovery through shared lived experience of mental health challenges - with a unique focus on bikes and bike maintenance as a tool for connection, empowerment, and skill-building. Whether it’s fixing a flat tyre or tuning up a chain, you’ll help others build confidence and resilience through hands-on support and shared journeys.

The Peer Support Worker role is a part-time position (minimum of 30 hours per fortnight) on a fixed term contract until 20 November 2026 based in Bowen. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• supporting individuals through shared lived experience of mental health challenges
• confidently ride a bike as part of group and individual wellbeing activities
• performing basic bike maintenance, including safety checks, repairs, and tune-ups
• towing a bike trailer safely and confidently using a car for transport and logistics
• planning and leading group bike rides that promote physical activity, social connection and recovery
• encouraging participation in bike-related activities to build confidence and resilience
• maintaining equipment and ensuring bikes and gear are safe and ready for use
• collaborating with the team to integrate bike riding into broader wellbeing programs

About you

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have:

• genuine interest in physical activities
• highly developed person-centred communication skills
• a demonstrated ability to prioritise conflicting priorities as required
• ability to work under minimal supervision with the capacity to exercise initiative in the application of work processes and procedures and establish objectives and outcomes
• a demonstrated ability to show empathy and compassion
• a proven ability to think critically and approach challenges with innovation

Role requirements

• certificate IV in Mental Health (desirable)
• experience in community mental health (highly desirable) 
• experience working with bikes, bike maintenance and general safety 
• lived experience with mental health recovery
• current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or ability to obtain within the first month of employment)
• a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)
• a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
• roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance 

About the offer

The Peer Support Worker is a permanent part-time position offering a minimum of 30 hours per fortnight on a fixed term basis until 20 November 2026 based in Bowen.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• hourly rate range of $26.30 - 35.67 + super
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• 50% discounted training via our RTO 
• access to fitness passport
• flexible working arrangements 
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees 

Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR officer Cathy on 48643000 or by email at hrmackay@selectability.com.au 

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.