Are you a person living with HIV who wants to make a difference?
Are you inspired to support others coming to terms with their HIV diagnosis through sharing your own journey living with HIV?

Queensland Positive People (QPP) are seeking a passionately motivated Peer Navigator to provide client-centred support to people living with HIV who are experiencing barriers to HIV treatment and care. This position is based in Meanjin (Brisbane), with some travel required.

About the role

• Full-time (38 hours) weekdays, with some weekend work required.
• Work includes outreach, regular team connections and the promotion of work/life balance.
• SACS Award Level 4.1 ($46.70 per hour) + super + salary packaging to increase your take home wage.
• Supportive organisation with an exciting future of growth and commitment to community.

As a Peer Navigator, you will:

• use your lived experience of HIV and apply planned support methods to work with those either newly diagnosed with HIV or those reengaging in treatment and care.
• apply holistic, client-centred and empowerment approaches to work with your clients in identifying needs in peer education and providing practical assistance to navigate the healthcare system.
• assess social determinant barriers and provide referrals to QPP’s Treatment Support Program where necessary.
• participate in care coordination to ensure client goals are met and provide peer linkage, ensuring clients’ retention in care.
• participate in social support activities which can occur outside regular business hours.

Essential Requirements

• You must be a person living with HIV to apply for this role.
• Minimum Certificate III in community or health services or be working towards a similar or higher-level qualification is required.
• Hold a current QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Provide a National Police Check of 6 months currency or evidence that a check has been applied for.
• Provide a valid Driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours as required.
• Ability to travel intra and inter-state as required.

Applications close Brisbane time midnight Monday 5th October 2026. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, 9th October 2026.

About 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.

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

For Further Information Contact:
Mauricio Gomez
Peer Services Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

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