Peer Cadet Project Lead

• Max term Part-time position (3 days a week Monday Tuesday and Wednesday) until 30 June 2027
• Based at Prahran St Kilda and Coburg
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15900 salary packaging benefits!
• A rewarding position that aims to create lasting positive change.

Your new role

As a Project Lead you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering the Peer Cadet Program ensuring that people with lived experience of mental health challenges are supported to successfully engage in study (Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work) and paid employment placements.

Key outcomes for the role:

• Peer Cadets commencing study within 3 months of employment and completing the program.
• A structured and supportive work environment that builds workforce readiness confidence and capability for lived experience workers.
• Strong partnerships and collaboration with internal teams external providers and the Department of Health to ensure program success.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of (SCHADS Level 5) super you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in your application you will possess Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work and/ or Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology Social Work OT Psychiatric Nursing Youth Work or other Allied Health Disciplines.

You will also have:

• Intentional Peer Support Training - desirable
• Leadership & Mentorship Ability to supervise guide and inspire Peer Cadets while fostering a supportive inclusive and hope-based peer-led culture.
• Lived Experience & Empathy Willingness to purposefully use lived experience of mental health recovery to inform the program and support cadets with compassion and understanding.
• Project Management & Collaboration Skilled in planning implementing and evaluating projects while building strong relationships with stakeholders across organisations.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions email Anna Goodluck Team Lead AOD & Mental Health Lived & Living Experience on .

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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