Consumer Peer Support Work

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Health Full time

Requisition ID 47097 - Posted - On Going Period (L) - On Going Part Time (PT)

Reference Number: 47097: Consumer Peer Support Work - HOPE Program
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation, we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation for being community-minded, inclusive, and progressive is unmatched.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth being the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich, and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be

The Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Consumer Peer Support Worker Level 2, Year 1-4 (MP32 - MP35) Part time ongoing to join the North West HOPE Program within Northern Health Mental Health Division, located in Pascoe Vale South.

The Hospital Outreach Post Suicide Program (HOPE) is a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians, Psycho-social Support Workers, and Carer/Consumer Peer Support Workers, along with Consultant Psychiatrists.

HOPE program collaboratively delivers up to 12 weeks of practical support and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address the unique social, economic, historical, and environmental factors that have contributed to, or continue to contribute to, a consumer's suicidality.

Next Steps:

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further information, please refer to the key result areas, major responsibilities, and selection criteria located in the Position Description.

Alternatively, please contact:

0407 261 238

Applications close: 6 January 2025.

Why work at Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

  • Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
  • Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
  • An inclusive and culturally safe space
  • State-of-the-art facilities and campus partnerships
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
  • Access to salary packaging, EAP, and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.

Work with us Northern 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 Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to, influenza.

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