Senior Consumer Peer Worker - Eating Disorders
Senior Consumer Peer Worker - Eating Disorders
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Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Permanent Part-Time (48 Hours per fortnight)
- Lived Experience Worker Level 3 Year 1-4 (MP36-MP39)
- Salary packaging & benefits including novated leasing flexible health insurance options and discounted childcare services
- Based in Armadale
The Department
Ngamai Wilamis a12-bed residential eating disorder treatment facility in Armadale set to open in June2025. Jointly funded by theAustralian Federal Governmentand theVictorian Government this specialist service is managed byAlfred Health.
Ngamai Wilam provides24/7 trauma-informed recovery-focused carein agender-inclusive home-like therapeutic environment. With a strong emphasis onfamily and chosen supports the service is dedicated tolong-term recovery and person-centred care.
As part ofAMAH Statewide Services alongsideWREN (Womens Recovery Network) Ngamai Wilam is at the forefront ofinnovative mental health care integratingOpen Dialogue principlesto promote collaborative and holistic recovery.
The Role
As a Senior Consumer Peer Worker - Specialist Eating Disorders you will play apivotal role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey from eating disorders. Drawing from your own lived experience the role focuses on providing peer support coaching and guidance with particular attention to the unique challenges of eating disorder recovery. This role involves working alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide individual and group support empowering participants to take an active role in their recovery and supporting participants with developing a health relationship with food.
You will contribute to the recovery process by sharing your personal experience offering hope and fostering a sense of connection. You will support participants in navigating the complexities of eating disorder recovery ensuring that the lived experience perspective is central to service delivery and team practices.
In this role you will:
- Provide one-on-one peer support using lived experience of eating disorder recovery to foster trust and empowerment
- Facilitate individual and group sessions with emotional support and practical strategies
- Offer structured meal support to help overcome eating challenges and develop healthier food relationships
- Support therapeutic family meals to encourage recovery-focused family dynamics
- Consult with the multidisciplinary team sharing lived experience insights to inform treatment
- Commit to consumer-led recovery emphasizing empathy hope and empowerment
- Use a strengths-based approach to build coping skills and self-efficacy
- Communicate effectively and document participant progress
- Provide supervision and mentoring to consumer peer workers and cadets
- Attend lived experience leadership meetings
Experience and Qualifications Required
Essential
- Lived experience of an eating disorder and a personal recovery journey with a thorough understanding of the unique challenges and recovery processes involved
- Experience providing peer support particularly in the context of eating disorders either professionally or in a volunteer capacity
- Current Victorian Driver Licence
Desirable
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team in the context of eating disorder treatment and recovery
- Experience facilitating groups or support sessions focused on eating disorder recovery body image and emotional regulation
- Formal qualifications such as Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or Intentional Peer Support Core Training are desirable but not mandatory
Staff benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car and bike parking opportunities deducted pre-tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services
Interested Apply Now!
If youre excited aboutbeing a part of a new specialist eating disorder service clickAPPLYto submit yourresume and cover letter.
NOTE:Applicationswithout a cover letter will not be considered.
If applicable please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position please contact Peter Pamouktsis via email on
Applications close 11pm AEST Monday 30th June 2025.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
