Lived Experience Peer Worker – Mental Health & AOD Support

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health invites applications for a Consumer Lived Experience Support Worker (AOD) to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, providing practical support and recovery guidance to people with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. Bring lived experience to help peers build hope and resilience.

Based across Mercy sites in Victoria, the role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, consumer involvement, and professional development within an expanding health and aged-care network.

Qualifications

• Resilient, compassionate, with a big heart.
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
• Extensive experience with mental health and alcohol and other drug challenges.
• Ability to share consumer lived experience to support recovery.
• Willing to work towards Certificate IV in Mental Health (Peer Work).
• Trauma-informed understanding of alcohol and other drug use.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilience

Patient-centered care

Mental health experience

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health (Peer Work)

Full Victorian Drivers Licence

Job description

Mercy Health invites applications for a Consumer Lived Experience Support Worker (AOD) to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, providing practical support and recovery guidance to people with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. Bring lived experience to help peers build hope and resilience.

Based across Mercy sites in Victoria, the role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, consumer involvement, and professional development within an expanding health and aged-care network.