Lived Experience Advisor
6 months ago
Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Western Health
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Other
Reference: 53738
We are looking for a Lived Experience Advisor to work with us at Western Health.
We are looking for a person with Down Syndrome.
The Lived Experience Advisor will
- tell their story to health professionals about their life experience.
- will help make easy read resources for Western Health.
- will co-deliver workshops to health professionals.
The Lived Experience Advisor will be trained and supported by Down Syndrome Victoria and Western Health to do their job.
For more information on the role click here:
Easy read Job Description
Position Description
**About Us**
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
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