Lived-Experience Practice Leader

Neami National; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Wellness leave

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Neami National is seeking a Peer Practice Lead (Auburn Medicare Mental Health Centre) to guide peer staff and embed lived experience governance in service delivery. The role centres consumer voice in planning and evaluation and supports staff with supervision and professional growth.

Guided by IPS and lived experience guidelines, you will work across teams to deliver high-quality mental health services, build capacity, and contribute to continuous service improvement within Neami National.

Qualifications

• Proven lived experience and ability to apply learnings in practice.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring of staff.
• Strong communication and interactive engagement with consumers and teams.
• Ability to reflect, receive feedback and develop practice skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop Peer Workers and the lived experience workforce.
• Embed Lived Experience governance principles in service delivery and planning.
• Collaborate with leadership and committees to improve services.

Skills

Lived experience

Leadership

Communication

Self-reflection

Team supervision

Education

Intentional Peer Support training

Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work

Hearing Voices training

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Neami National is seeking a Peer Practice Lead (Auburn Medicare Mental Health Centre) to guide peer staff and embed lived experience governance in service delivery. The role centres consumer voice in planning and evaluation and supports staff with supervision and professional growth.

Guided by IPS and lived experience guidelines, you will work across teams to deliver high-quality mental health services, build capacity, and contribute to continuous service improvement within Neami National.