Senior Consumer Peer Support Worker

Requisition No: 6521

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Program: Mental Health Services

Department: Community Team Maribyrnong

Enterprise Agreement:

Job Function: Mental Health

Project:

• Location: Multiple Western Health Sites (to be determined)
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time
• Salary: Level 3 – Year 1 to Year 4 (MP36 to MP39) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role:

Western Health is seeking a Senior Consumer Peer Support Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team.

This senior lived experience role provides peer support to consumers while also offering day-to-day leadership, mentoring and guidance to Consumer Peer Support Workers. The role is grounded in the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) framework and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery-oriented care.

You will Bring:

• Lived or living experience of mental health challenges and recovery
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a consumer peer support role
• Experience supporting or mentoring peer workers
• Strong communication skills and inclusive practice
• Understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
• Completed IPS training (or willingness to undertake)

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 patients' 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 a values-driven leader passionate about delivering compassionate, recovery-oriented care and shaping innovative models of mental health treatment, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click "Apply" and follow the prompts to submit your application.

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 14 January 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact Caroline Schmidli (Lived Experince Workforce Manager) via Alternatively, contact Ankush Sahni (Operations Manager – Community Services) via

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).