Carer Consultant

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

  • Permanent, Part-time (0.5EFT / 40hours)
  • Based in Alfred location
  • Lived Experience Worker Level 3
  • Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
What's in it for you
  • Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)
  • Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Work-life balance
About us

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.

The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.

Lived Experience Workforce

AMAH's Lived Experience Workforce is a growing and valued team of peer and carer professionals in designated roles such as Directors, Coordinators, Consultants, Educators, and Support Workers. They contribute across all service areas, including youth, adult, older adult, emergency, and statewide specialist services like Women's Mental Health and Residential Eating Disorders.

What you'll be doing

This role supports the delivery of AMAH's transformation plan, requiring strong knowledge of mental health services, Royal Commission recommendations, lived experience frameworks, and relevant policy. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders and contribute to improving mental health services and experiences for carers and those they support. As part of the Strategy and Planning team, this position plays a key leadership role in advancing carer lived experience across AMAH, providing strategic advice and supporting carer participation during a time of significant system change.

About you

You will have:

  • Lived experience of supporting someone experiencing mental health challenges
  • At least 2 years of experience in a Carer Lived Experience role
  • Sound understanding of Co-design practices in a mental health setting
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work and/or Intentional Peer Support Training
  • Project management skills
  • Australian working rights
  • Current Influenza vaccination
  • Be willing to undergo a Background Check
Other benefits
  • Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
  • Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
  • On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax
  • Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
  • Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click theAPPLYbutton, include your resume and cover letter.

For more information regarding the position, please contactVioleta Peterson (Director Carer Lived/Living Experience) at V.Peterson@Alfred.org.au

Closing date: Tuesday 30th September 2025, 11pm.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au


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