Are you passionate about supporting others on their mental health journey? Do you have lived experience in mental health and a desire to make a positive impact in your community? If so, we want you to be part of The Oasis Crisis Support Space team! The Oasis Crisis Support Space is a safe, welcoming environment designed to provide immediate support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Based within the Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services at the Maryborough and Hervey Bay Hospitals, we’re dedicated to offering compassionate, recovery-focused care and empowering individuals to navigate their mental health journey with dignity and respect.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service has established an innovative new Crisis Support Space service, as part of a Statewide trial to enhance mental health crisis care for people experiencing distress and/or suicidality. This consumer-centred after-hours service, which provides a safe and welcoming space as an alternative to an emergency department setting, is a peer-led model that aims to improve outcomes and experiences for consumers and their loved ones.
• The Crisis Support Space Advanced Peer Worker will work under direction to facilitate the development, planning and delivery of supports to consumers of the mental health service. An Advanced Peer Worker utilises their lived experience of mental health issues to model recovery strategies and assist consumers, carers and families, service providers and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework and work towards achieving the best outcomes for consumers.

Under 25s of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have a personal lived experience of mental illness and recovery and/or caring for someone with a lived experience of mental illness and recovery.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $45,670 p.a., comprising salary rates $45.81 - $50.47 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO4) (Permanent Part Time, 30.4 hours p.f.). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2505WB638805

Other benefits include:  

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE*** 

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 792KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2505WB638805 RD (PDF, 1.31MB)
  Role Description