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Carer Peer Worker OPCMH
Ipswich
Start a new journey with us! Assist carers and families, service providers and Non-Government Organisations to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework while utilising a lived experience of caring for someone with mental health issues to work towards achieving the best outcomes for people accessing mental health services.
Permanent Part Time position – 15 hours per fortnight!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM639356_05 |
| Closing date | 20-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Ian Schiffmann |
| Contact details | 0436931286 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The purpose of this role is to facilitate the delivery of support services to carers and families of the mental health service.
The key responsibilities of the role are:
- Serve as a positive role model to other carers and families and be open to sharing personal lived experience of assisting a person with mental health needs.
- Plan and facilitate support groups that focus on carer peer support and sharing the carer and family perspective.
- Provide direct carer peer support to carers, families and significant others, engaging in individual and group peer support, advocacy and education.
It is a mandatory requirement for the successful candidate to have a personal lived/living experience as a carer for a family member accesses mental health services (public or private) Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have a personal lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use issues, or a personal lived/living experience of caring for a person with mental health and/or substance use issues.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with carers, consumers, the community, health professionals and all service providers, while promoting an understanding of mental health.
- Ability to relate, empathise with, be aware of and see issues from the perspective of a carer, consumer, their families and people from other cultures.
- Ability to show proactive and effective communication skills by actively listening, conveying carer, consumer, and family's requirements clearly and fluently, displaying appropriate empathy and adapting style accordingly.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Skills in computer literacy
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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WM639356_05 Carer Peer Worker OPCMH_RD (PDF, 204KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
