Advanced Peer Worker

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**About the role

This role will work within West Moreton Mental Health Community and Acute Services and has flexible work arrangements.

The Advanced Peer Worker works under general direction to facilitate the development, planning and delivery of support services to consumers across West Moreton Mental Health Community and Acute Services, which includes The Park Centre for Mental Health.

About you

Within the context of the responsibilities described above under 'About this role', the ideal person for this role will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Demonstrated knowledge of recovery principles and strength-based approach in working with consumers who have mental health issues.
Demonstrated well developed communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Demonstrated skills in computer literacy.
Demonstrated ability to work within timeframes and deliver on work commitments.
Demonstrate an ability to advocate for the consumer perspective to identify service improvement.
Demonstrated ability to share lived experience of recovery to assist consumers and staff within the role.

Mandatory Requirements:
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have a personal lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use issues, or a personal lived/living experience of caring for a person with mental health and/or substance use issues.
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

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