Peer Practitioner (Internal Applications Only)

Mind Australia Limited; Melton; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.

8 weeks paid parental leave

17.5% annual leave loading

Monthly Accumulated Day off (Full time

Fitness Passport

Work flexibility

Job summary

Mind Australia Limited in Melton is seeking two Peer Practitioners for permanent part-time opportunities (0.7 FTE and 0.8 FTE). The Peer Practitioners work as part of a multidisciplinary team with lived experience of mental ill health, alcohol and other drug challenges and recovery being the unique specialist lens that they bring.

They will support people to access the Local, return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged recovery approach, using

Qualifications

• Lived experience working with mental health, substance use, and recovery.
• Experience in peer roles and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of co-design and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Utilise lived experience to inform work and team.
• Support individuals to return to community and live independently.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team providing psychosocial support.
• Welcome individuals at intake and support assessment.
• Help develop daily living skills and self-care capacity.
• Collaborate with services to coordinate recovery goals.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer work

Mental health

Family involvement

Co-design

Education

Mental health qualifications

Intentional Peer Support training

Job description

About the service

The Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing services, otherwise known as "Locals", act as a front door to the mental health service system. The service provides a continuum of care and support including clinical interventions, wellbeing supports, and therapeutic support through an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug framework approach.

About the role

We are seeking two compassionate Peer Practitioners for permanent part time opportunities (0.7 FTE and 0.8 FTE). The Peer Practitioners work as part of a multidisciplinary team with lived experience of mental ill health, alcohol and other drug challenges and recovery being the unique specialist lens that they bring.

Key responsibilities

• Utilise your own lived /living experience of mental ill health, alcohol and other drugs challenges and recovery to inform your work and the work of the team.
• Support people accessing the Local to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team offering specialised psychosocial support.
• Welcoming people when they access the Local and walking alongside them through the intake and assessment process
• Developing daily living skills and capacity for self-care.
• Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to people's recovery goals.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Community Services or other professional field as designated by Mind are preferred, and/or equivalent experience in a similar industry.
• Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/or Advanced training will also be considered as an alternative to tertiary qualifications.
• Expertise in working with people with mental health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
• Previous experience in using lived experience expertise in a dedicated Peer role strongly desirable
• Demonstrated understanding of lived experience approaches including peer work, co-design and workforce development.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and Monthly Accumulated Day off (Full time employees).
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor

Position Description

PD Peer Practitioner - Melton Local - 20251001.pdf

Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties.

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and the ability to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.