Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare's (SWH) Ngootyoong Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC) provide comprehensive clinical recovery support and care to our regional consumers in collaboration with our non-clinical partners, ermha365 who provide the psychosocial recovery program.  The available position of Peer Support/Lived Experience Worker provides active support and requires an understanding of the needs of consumers derived primarily from their own lived experience which compliments the professional knowledge and skills of the clinical staff.  

Ngootyoong PARC offers recovery-oriented treatment for people with, or at risk of developing, serious mental illness in a home-like setting. PARC is a supported recovery orientated mental health residential facility which provides an option for people who are becoming unwell or who are in the early stages of their recovery and would benefit from short term (up to 28 days) or medium- term (less than 6 month) intensive treatment, to strengthen their biological, psychological and social well-being.  Day program places are also offered to support people's individual recovery.

The position also provides peer support to consumers and their families; is involved in their treatment and recovery planning and to participate in providing education to the consumer, family, carers and staff.

Position overview

• Part-time (32 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Warrnambool
• Classification: Lived Experience Worker Level 2
• Salary Range: $68,874.00 - $73,065.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• Applications will have a lived experience as a consumer (not carer) of mental health services.
• As a lived experienced peer support worker you will have developed experience and skills in effective communication, have a commitment to recovery and person centred care and be familiar with the peer support values.
• Ideally applicants for this position will have knowledge and skills in the discipline of peer support 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. 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 28 September 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

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

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

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