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Senior Carer Peer Support Worker - Lived Experience

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svha logoSvha · Vic - Melbourne, Eastern Suburbs
$91K–$101K/yrPart-timeOn-siteToday
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Full time permanent position; or part time 1 day per fortnight available - please indicate which role you are applying for as part of your application As a senior Carer Peer support worker you will be providing intentional peer support for families, carers and supporters of consumers who access the Hawthorn Mental Health Program. Offer 1:1 support for families, carers, supporters accessing Hawthorn clinic Coordinate and facilitate a group for carers Work in collaboration with treating teams across the clinic Classifications for this position will range from AK47 - AK50 ($90,880 - $101,233 per annum pro rata). Your Contribution Completed intentional peer support and supervision training Must have a lived experience of caring and supporting someone with a mental illness A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

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A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout St Vincent's Mental Health ProgramWorking at St Vincent'sSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHMSVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).Closing Date:23 July 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.auView Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of ConductHealth insuranceVision insurance

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Job Description: Excellent benefits including salary packaging Hawthorn location Full time permanent position; or part time 1 day per fortnight available Senior role - previous lived experience worker experience required

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