Lived Experience Operational Lead – Mental Health and Wellbeing

About the roleThis is a dynamic full-time position (38 hours per week) on an initial 12-month contract with excellent prospects for extension beyond the first to WFH Willingness to travel to other mental health and wellbeing sites across NSW/ACT when required Office is based in Oatlands NSW (Position location can be negotiated)Willingness to travel to Oatlands weekly (or as negotiated)This newly created role will lead the implementation of our Lived Experience Workforce Framework championing the recognition of peer workers and ensuring that their voices are heard and amplified across our will have the influence and requisite leadership skills to embed a lived experience workforce framework into day-day this role you will elevate the peer workforce highlight their unique contributions and drive initiatives that enhance their influence and strengthen their role and impact. You will work closely with peer workers senior leaders and operational teams to embed lived experience meaningfully across all programs and systems enhancing recovery-oriented person-centred care Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the implementation and integration of the newly developed workforce framework into everyday practiceSupport and build the capacity of our lived experience workforce and programsEnsure lived experience perspectives shape policies co-design services and strengthen recovery-oriented approachesAdvocate for professional development and recognition of lived experience contributions within all to the development and integration of policies procedures and programs that embed lived experience leadership throughout the you will need to succeed:A minimum of five (5) years experience in the mental health sector with a strong track record of lived experience experience using lived experience to inform influence or contribute to meaningful change or improvement within teams communities or projectsPersonal lived experience of mental health or psychological distress or lived experience supporting someone with mental health of the mental health system including the challenges barriers and opportunities for people accessing services and the ability to navigate it to purposefully apply lived experience into professional facilitation skills and the ability to contribute to developing policies and governance frameworks that support and strengthen peer English communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.A valid NSW Employee Working with Childrens Check / WWVP CheckA valid Drivers Licence DesirableCertificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or a related discipline (or working toward completion).At least two (2) years of experience leading a team with the ability to inspire guide and develop othersRelevant lived-experience specific training or certificationDemonstrated experience leading projects programs or change management initiatives within the mental health or community services Join UsAt Uniting were committed to creating an inclusive and values-driven workplace. We offer:Salary Packaging up to $18550 per year (less tax) increase your take-home payFitness Passport support for your wellbeingU Rewards discounts from top retailers4 Me Days extra paid leave each year to rest recharge and focus on what matters mostTraining and mentoring - to support your professional growthHow to apply and to be considered for this opportunity you MUST:Click Apply Now and submit your resume along with a cover letter responding to the two targeted questions below (max. 2 pages):TQ1: Please describe your personal lived experience of mental health recovery and how it has shaped the way you support guide or influence others in your work or 2: Please describe a time when you used your lived experience to challenge or promote inclusive practices in your team service or you have any questions please contact Alex Sullivan Talent Acquisition Specialist at/ with Uniting is subject to background checks including a National Police Check Working with Children Check and Reference Date: 11:55pm Monday 2nd February 2026 About UnitingWhen youre part of Uniting youre part of a diverse purpose-led team of people making a real difference in the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people enliven communities and confront acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australias First Peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past present and emerging and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.