Reset+ Peer Engagement Practitioner

Reset+ Peer Engagement Practitioner, LGBTIQA+ Affirming, HIV informed MH and AOD Counselling Service

Are you passionate about improving access to affirming mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) support for LGBTIQA+ and HIV communities?

Queensland Positive People (QPP) are seeking a passionately motivated group work facilitator to lead the co-design, planning and delivery of Reset+ peer groupwork across Queensland through online and in-person delivery, including dedicated in-person groupwork in regional communities. This position is based in Meanjin (Brisbane), with intrastate travel required. 

Position Details

Applications close Brisbane time midnight Sunday, 22 November 2026.

• Part-time (30.4 hours) weekdays, with some weekend work required.

• Fixed-term contract to 30 June 2028 with possible extension.

• Work includes regular team connections and the promotion of work/life balance.

• SACS Award Level 5.1 ($53.43 per hour) + super + salary packaging to increase your take home wage. 

• Supportive organisation with an exciting future of growth and commitment to community. 

Interviews are scheduled for Friday 27 November 2026. 

Why work at QPP 

QPP is committed to being a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and connected to the impact of their work. 

Employee feedback consistently highlights the strong sense of purpose within the organisation, supportive working relationships between colleagues and managers, and the meaningful nature of the work delivered to communities across Queensland. 

We aim to create a workplace where employees are supported to contribute their ideas, take initiative and continue developing their skills and leadership capability. 

QPP offers: 

• Flexible working arrangements where possible. 

• Opportunities for professional development and learning. 

• Access to external supervision or coaching. 

• A supportive workplace that values lived experience of people living with HIV and affected communities. 

• The opportunity to contribute to high impact community health work. 

QPP recognises the importance of reflective practice and supports leadership development through professional learning, mentoring and supervision opportunities. 

QPP values Agency, Integrity, Courage and Belonging, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from diverse backgrounds feel respected and supported. 

Queensland Positive People is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

People living with HIV and our allies come from diverse backgrounds, including different ages, genders, sexualities, cultures, ethnicities and faiths. We recognise and value these perspectives and the strength they bring to our communities. 

We strongly encourage applications from people living with HIV, LGBTIQA+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. 

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Reset+ Peer Engagement Practitioner is to provide peer-led support, engagement and group-based interventions for LGBTIQA+ people and people living with or affected by HIV experiencing mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) concerns. Drawing on lived and living experience and recognised peer practice principles, the position promotes connection, empowerment, harm reduction, health literacy and wellbeing.

The position leads the co-design, development and delivery of accessible, inclusive and affirming peer groupwork across Queensland, through online and in-person services. Groupwork is informed by the needs, experiences and priorities of the communities served, creating opportunities for mutual support, psychoeducation, community connection and self-determination.

Working collaboratively with the Reset+ Counsellor and Team Leader, the position contributes peer expertise within a multidisciplinary service model and supports integrated pathways between peer groupwork, counselling and other services, helping individuals access and remain connected to appropriate support.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in community services, peer work, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, health promotion or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. 

• The provision of a National Police Check of six months currency (or international check if lived overseas in the last 12 months) or evidence that a National Police Check has been applied for.

• A current Queensland Blue Card.

• Lived experience as a member of LGBTIQA+ communities and/or as a person living with HIV, with demonstrated readiness to draw purposefully on lived and living experience within a peer practice role.

• Demonstrated understanding and application of peer practice principles, including mutuality, purposeful self-disclosure, self-determination and professional boundaries.

• Demonstrated experience facilitating or co-facilitating peer-led groups, workshops or other group-based activities, including creating safe, inclusive and engaging environments.

• Demonstrated experience using co-design and/or community engagement approaches to develop activities, programs or resources that respond to community needs and priorities.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating community-based programs or group activities, including participant engagement, communication and practical delivery arrangements across online and in-person settings.

• Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in wellbeing or support needs, including seeking consultation and facilitating referral or escalation within the scope of peer practice.

Applications 

Applicants are encouraged to review the Position Description before applying.

Link to PD: https://qpp.foliogrc.com/refdocs/183/public_show 

Applications should include a resume and complete the Employment Application Form including their responses addressing the Key Selection Criteria. 

Link to Employment Application Form: https://www.qpp.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Employment-Application-Form-Reset-PEP-Nov-2026.docx 

We welcome thoughtful applications from people who are motivated to contribute to the operational strength and future development of QPP. Please email your Employment Application Form along with all the supporting documents including your CV to [email protected]