Peer Support Program Coordinator

5 days ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -NSW Rural Fire Service Full time

**PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM COORDINATOR**

**This opportunity offers**:

- Ongoing employment
- Full time role & 35 hour working week
- Attractive annual salary $114,874 - $126,586 p.a. plus 10.5% superannuation
- Location: Sydney Olympic Park (flexible working arrangements considered)
- Ongoing learning and development
- Close to public transport and parking

We are seeking a Peer Support Program Coordinator to lead, centrally coordinate and manage the State-wide service delivery of our valued and well-established Peer Support Program for the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) membership (staff and volunteers).

The RFS Peer Support Program is integral in our stepped care approach to wellbeing support, complementing our other pathways to care from the Mental Health Services team. The Peer Support Program is currently undergoing expansion and enhancement, targeting significant growth over the next five years and the Peer Support Program Coordinator will be integral in leading and oversighting this work.
- High level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills in liaising with key stakeholders to negotiate successful outcomes on sensitive and complex issues
- Program management and coordination with strong organisational, leadership and administrative skills
- Successful management of competing demands in a high-volume work environment (preferably in emergency services or in the provision of wellbeing / peer support).

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the **role description**.

**Looking for more information?**

Why not reach out to our role expert Traci Carse, Manager Mental Health Services, for a confidential chat on 0487 236 774.

**If you’re interested in joining the NSW RFS**:

- A **cover letter** addressing the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in the opportunity
- A **resume** which includes two current referees
- Response to **two targeted questions** below (maximum 500 words each):

- In the role of Peer Support Program Coordinator, you will have competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Can you provide an example of a time you have had to prioritise workloads in order to meet deadlines and organisational need? How did you ensure work being delivered met yours and your team's objectives, and was consistent with strategic organisational initiatives?
- Can you please describe a time when you had to build a positive team culture. What actions did you take, how did you adjust your style to manage individual professional development needs and expectations? What was the result for the team and the organisation?

**Recruitment Information**
- **We value a diverse and inclusive workplace **and actively** **promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the **NSW PSC Capability Framework**). Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
- A **recruitment (talent) poo**l** may be created through this recruitment process.
- Learn more about how NSW RFS members support communities across NSW below_

**Vacancy Reference: R22/211

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