The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Advanced Peer Worker (Identified Lived Experience - Emergency Department) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will

• Serve as a positive role model to consumers and staff and as a source of information on their personal experience of managing their mental health
• Connect to consumers, carers and staff providing a positive example of recovery and as a source of information on their personal experience of managing their mental health
• Support and mentor the AO3 Peer workers
• Utilising experience, skills and knowledge in; consumer education, support and provide a responsive framework of psycho education that meets the needs of consumers

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Experience working as a Peer Worker in a public mental health or alcohol and other drug service or the non-government sector is essential.
• It is highly desirable that applicants hold a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or can demonstrate that they are working towards the same.
• It is a mandatory requirement of this position that the employee has a lived/living experience of mental illness, service use and recovery and is able to use this experience to support others living with mental health and substance use challenges.
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent part time (38 hrs p.f)
• Base salary ranging from $45.81 - $50.46 per hour

About Us
The Advanced Peer Worker works in partnership with Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services Acute Care Team based at Robina Hospital Emergency Department, the Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Team and other service providers to achieve best outcomes for consumers and their families.
About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 21 November 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC600184
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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