Mental Health Leadership Specialist

1 day ago


Oakleigh East, Victoria, Australia Monash Health Full time

About the Opportunity

Monash Health, Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service, is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Leadership Specialist to join our team.

This fixed-term role will be based in the Clayton Community Mental Health Program and will provide lived experience leadership to a team of Consumer Peer Workers. The successful candidate will have a declared personal experience of living with mental illness and experience as a mental health service user.

The Mental Health Leadership Specialist will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of mental health challenges through their own lived experience, and a genuine commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with mental health difficulties and their carers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional leadership, mentoring, and supervision to Consumer Peer Workers.
  • Support the development and delivery of the Clayton Community Mental Health Program from a consumer perspective.
  • Contribute to the creation of a safe and supportive workplace for all employees.

About Us

Monash Health is one of the largest Lived and Living Experience Workforce employers in Victoria, encompassing both Consultants and Peer Workers. Our Peer Workforce is integral to several of our inpatient units, community teams, emergency departments, and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive workplace, reinforced by strong professional leadership, reflective supervision, and opportunities for connection through co-reflection, employee forums, and ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary package including base salary $83,707 - $118,585 per annum, plus higher education recognition allowance and funded professional development opportunities.
  • Up to 2 hours reflective supervision per month, plus group co-reflection spaces.
  • A comprehensive orientation and induction program.
  • Quarterly Lived & Living Experience Workforce forums.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a peer worker or equivalent role, completion of Intentional Peer Support (IPS) training, and a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or similar qualification.

You will also need to demonstrate the following key skills, experience, and knowledge:



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