Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a Consumer Peer Support Worker to join our Hamilton Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. The purpose of the position is to provide peer support to consumers; to be involved in their treatment and recovery planning and to participate in providing support and education to the consumer.

The peer support workers understanding of the needs of consumers derives primarily from their lived experience and compliments the professional knowledge and skills of the clinical staff. This is a vital part of support and working together effectively with the consumer.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part-time (40 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Location: Hamilton Campus
• Classification: Lived Experience Worker Level 2
• Salary Range: $68,874.00 - $73,065.20 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 $10,000.

What you bring

• Lived experience of consumer' needs in mental health issues and has an established knowledge of the impacts of mental illness on the consumer
• Working Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Practice, Trauma Informed Care, Strengths Model
• A willingness to undertake Intentional Peer Support Training if have not already done so
• Evidence of exercising basic problem-solving skills to deal with complex needs of consumers
• Understanding of and commitment to South West Healthcare values and the values of consumer peer work

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
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• 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.

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: Home - Visit Greater Hamilton

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 15 June 2025. 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 Level 2

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

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