Family Carer Peer Worker

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type:
Part time

Organisation:
Peninsula Health

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Health and Allied Health

Reference: 34876

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Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture:


  • Work in part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team:
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Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations:


  • Classification: Lived Experience Worker Level 2 Year 1-4

Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.

To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values:

Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing
Peninsula Health Mental Health Service is committed to the principles of Recovery

  • Orientated Practice. We actively support and encourage consumer and carer participation in all aspects of planning and delivery of mental health services.

The Hospital Outreach Post-suicide Engagement (HOPE) initiative provides support for people who have either attempted suicide or been identified as at-risk of suicide.

This is a part time position working 64 hours / fortnight.

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

  • Experience as a Family Carer Peer Worker
  • A personal identification with caring experience of supporting someone through mental health challenges and understanding of recovery that inspires hope and optimism
  • Formal or willing to attain qualifications for this role
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, Intentinonal Peer Support Training, Single Session Peer Consultation, Single Session Family Consulation
  • Demonstrated ability and relevant skills acquired through a lived experience of mental illness, in providing a carers experience.

What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on

Additional Requirements


We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.


  • Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT for salary range. Subgrading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

**Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

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