Peer Workers (IEA)
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Job Description
Flourish Australia are starting up new services with the Inclusive Employment Australia program and we are looking for Peer Workers to join the team!
The positions available are:
- Full-time positions based in Surry Hills Caringbah Bankstown Penrith and Seven Hills(76 hrs/fortnight)
- Part-time positions based in Harris Park & Hornsby (38 hrs/fortnight)
- Working days between Monday to Friday
- Level 3on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to$38.65 - $41.45p/h super tax-free salary packaging!
About the Roles
Flourish Australia is excited to continue to deliver employment services for people with a lived experience of mental health issues under the newInclusive Employment Australiaprogram that is replacing the Disability Employment Service (DES) from 1 November 2025. We are excited to be able to start delivering services on the NSW South Coast Wollongong New England and Brisbane areas as well as in the areas were were currently delivering DES in the Sydney region Hunter and Broken Hill. We believe that the new inclusive program that values lived experience at its core will help many people to reach their employment goals
As a Peer Worker you will work in the community to support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health issues to achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals. You will also use your lived experience to inform and contribute to staff learning service understanding and delivering person-led recoveryfocused strengths-based language documentation training andactions.
On a day to day basis you will:
- Support people to prepare for and understandthe value employment can have in their recovery
- Support people to better understand their own recovery journey to ensure people feel prepared and supported when moving into employment
- Promote positive self-care strategies enrich social and living skills increase vocational skills and access to education training and employment and work to improve community integration.
- Encourage shared learning experiences and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning information and education.
Flourish Australia is proud to have built one of Australias largest peer workforces a proven strengths-based approach to mental health recovery. Peer Work is a cornerstone of our services with more than half of our workforce having had a lived experience of a mental health issue. By applying personal lived experience in mental health Peer Workers can empathise support and inspire people in finding their own path to recovery.
For more information about what it means to be aPeer Workerwith Flourish Australia please review thePosition Descriptionand the following document onAn Introduction to Peer Work at Flourish Australia.
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Level 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
- Tailored onboarding program to set you up for success
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15900
- Exclusive personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
- Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading 2 additional days of personal leave Christmas/New Years Gratis Day 10 weeks paid primary carer parental leave
- Comprehensive infrastructure including a laptop mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
- Regular supervision (reflective practice) ongoing 1:1 mentoring
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
- Opportunities for professional development and training to obtain mental health specific qualifications such as Mental Health First Aid Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health or Employment Services and ASIST Suicide Prevention training
- Workplace community groups-Rainbow Network for LGBTQ staff members & allies andYarnUpGroup for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Employee discounts program at 400 popular retailers (Woolworths JB HI FI Rebel Myer etc.)
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A Certificate IV or above in a relevant field OR a minimum of 2-years full-time experience working in the human services field (as recognised by Flourish Australia).
- A strong commitment to recovery-based practice in the workplace.
- A personal lived experience of a mental health issue and recovery.
- Demonstrated alignment to Flourish Australias values.
- Understanding of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems.
- Maintain a current Australian Drivers Licence.
For further information please contact Andre Maddocks Regional Manager Employment Services. E: (pleasedo notemail applications).
All appointments with Flourish Australias Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance a National Criminal History Check a WWCC previous employment reference checks satisfactory Australian residency status and other background successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australias Private or Secondary Employment Policy.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
Who we are
Flourish Australia is one of Australias most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish believe in their futures and become contributing members of the community. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each persons experience will be different and their needs as an individual are unique. Together we set goals connect individuals with the right people support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are opento all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce.We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities LGBTQ communities and mature age candidates.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please complete the questions below. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume on the following page we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
