Aod Peer Support Worker Lead

Requisition No: 4503
- Executive Division: Operations
- Division: Drug Health Services
- Program: Drug Health Services - Operational
- Department: Addiction Medicine
- Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
- Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
- Project:

- **Location**: Footscray
- **Employment Type**: Full-Time
- **Salary**: Community Development Grade 2A classification (XU19)

**About the Role**
We are seeking a dedicated AOD Peer Support Worker Lead to champion peer values, provide guidance and mentoring to an AOD peer workforce, and help shape a culture of recovery and lived experience leadership within our AOD service.

You will:

- Provide supervision and day-to-day support to a small team of AOD Peer Support Workers
- Support onboarding, training and ongoing development of peer staff
- Provide direct client support, offering individual and group peer support grounded in hope, respect and empowerment
- Advocate for peer perspectives across the service
- Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure integrated, person-centred care

**About You**

You will bring:

- Lived experience of AOD recovery and a strong understanding of peer support principles
- Relevant qualifications in peer support and experience working or volunteering in an AOD or mental health setting
- Leadership, coaching or mentoring experience (formal or informal)
- A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe and non-judgmental practice
- Strong communication, boundary-setting and teamwork skills
- The ability to navigate systems and advocate effectively for peer-informed practice

**Position Description**

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**
- Make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

**Organisational culture and environment**
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

**Ready to make an impact?**

If you’re passionate about connecting authentically with others, supporting an emerging workforce and sharing your own journey to offer hope we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
- If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying._

**Closing date**:11:59pm on 30 June 2025

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.

Western Health