Lived and Living Experience

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia EACH Full time $51 - $54
Job Description
  • Full-time | 12-month max-term contract (with potential to extend)
  • Based in Narre Warren on the lands of the Bunurong People | Hybrid working model
  • $51–$54.39 per hour + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

About the program

Each's Lived and Living Experience (LLE) workforce is a vital part of our multidisciplinary teams, with roles embedded across mental health, alcohol and other drug, and family violence programs. The LLE team brings together diverse perspectives, including consumer, family carer, and AOD lived experience, to shape inclusive, recovery-oriented care.

Your role, your impact

As the Educator, you'll be a senior member of the LLE team, applying your lived experience lens to education, supervision, and strategic initiatives. You'll help grow and strengthen the LLE workforce, championing the value of lived experience across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Create and deliver LLE-specific education and training for staff across Each.
  • Lead and mentor LLE staff through discipline-specific supervision.
  • Build and nurture stakeholder relationships across internal and external networks.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Advocate for the expansion and integrity of Family Carer and AOD LLE roles.

Who we're looking for

  • Lived experience as a family carer and/or personal experience of substance use and recovery.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a Family Carer or AOD perspective role within the MHAOD sector.
  • Strong facilitation, communication, and professional writing skills.
  • Experience in training development, supervision, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Intentional Peer Support Trainer certificate and a driver's licence (mandatory).
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or Training & Assessment (desirable).
Additional Information

At Each, you'll be supported to be your best. We provide:

  • Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
  • Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with leaders who genuinely care.
  • Balance your way – Flexible work arrangements to suit your life.
  • Boost your take-home pay – Salary packaging up to $18,550.
  • Endless career opportunities – Over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC.
  • Free, confidential support – Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
  • More leave when you need it – Including the option to purchase extra leave.
  • Make public holidays work for you – Substitute to suit your needs.
  • Extra long-term benefits – Portable long service leave eligibility.
  • Get paid more on holidays – 17% annual leave loading (role dependent).
  • Relocation support – Salary package relocation costs if applicable.
  • Extra savings – Access novated leasing for vehicle expenses.

Next steps

To view the full Position Description, click here or visit , go to 'Work With Us' > 'Careers' > 'Open Roles' and search for this position.

Questions? Contact Naomi Crossley at [email protected]

Applications close: Friday 19th September 2025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period – so don't miss out and apply today

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 

Thank you for your interest in joining Each To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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