About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a Team Leader- Lived Experience Workforce

The successful applicant will have direct personal lived or living experience of mental illness or psychological distress, a lived experience of recovery and service use, as well as knowledge and understanding of mental illness from either a Consumer or Family, Carer or Support Person perspective. You will demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of peer work, recovery oriented practice and demonstrate with a transformation mindset. You will have highly developed interpersonal skills and be able to work with multiple clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.

Position overview

• Part-time (48 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Warrnambool Campus
• Lived Experience Worker Level 4
• Salary Range: $85,659.60 - $93,605.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

This position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV) up to $20,000.

What you bring

The Team Leader - Lived Experience ensures that the voices of lived and living experience are central to our strategy, governance, operations, workforce, business development, recruitment, quality, and evaluation.

This position is a key member of the leadership team and will work closely with the Lived and Living Experience workforce, as well as a range of internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will lead and coordinate this pivotal area of our workforce.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities

A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs

• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 24 November 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

 Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the classification Lived Experience worker with salary range $85,659.60 - $93,605.20 pro rata

 The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

 Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au