Senior Carer Peer Support Worker | Lived Experience

Melbourne - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 76086 - 83168

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Kew location
Full time permanent position

About the Role
As a senior Carer Peer support worker you will be providing intentional peer support for families carers and supporters of consumers who access the Hawthorn Mental Health Program.

Offer 1:1 support for families carers supporters accessing Hawthorn clinic
Coordinate and facilitate a group for carers
Work in collaboration with treating teams across the clinic

Classifications for this position will range from MP36 to MP39($76086 - $83168 per annum pro rata).

Your Contribution

Completed intentional peer support and supervision training
Must have a lived experience of caring and supporting someone with a mental illness
A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or willing to obtain

What We Offer

A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement

About St Vincents Mental Health Program
The St Vincents Mental Health Program is undergoing an exciting time of review and we are looking for people who are creative and imaginative around the possibilities that change can bring. We pride ourselves on seeking out and recruiting people who truly care and are warm and friendly. We are looking for like-minded staff who are passionate enjoy team work and who come to work to make a difference to peoples lives. If this is you we would love to hear from you

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Closing Date:

11 March 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Code of Conduct:

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Description:Excellent benefits including salary packagingKew locationFull time permanent positionAbout the RoleAs a senior Carer Peer support worker you will be providing intentional peer support for families carers and supporters of consumers who access the Hawthorn Mental Health Program.Offer ...