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Advanced Carer Peer Worker (Identified Lived Experience)
Southport
Use your personal lived experience as a carer of a person who experiences mental health issues to model family recovery strategies and work towards achieving the best outcomes for carers and families of consumers admitted to an acute inpatient unit or receiving assessment and/or ongoing care by community teams.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC645433 |
| Closing date | 08-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | 6 months, with the possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Marina Cover |
| Contact details | 0419 989 201 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Advanced Carer Peer Worker (Identified Lived Experience) 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
- Work effectively and collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary team, in accordance with peer work values and within scope of practice
- Work within professional boundaries as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide an integrated model of care
- Positively promote individual and family recovery orientation and principles to carers, families and staff members and share lived expertise from a carer perspective
- Provide direct carer peer support to carers, families and significant others by engaging in individual and group peer support, advocacy and education activities
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Previous experience working within a public mental health service or the community sector as a Carer Peer Worker is essential.
- It is highly desirable that applicants hold the Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work (Carer Elective chosen) or can demonstrate that they are working towards the same.
- 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
- Temporary full time
- Base salary ranging from $3 481.60 - $3 835.70 per fortnight
About Us
Mental Health and Specialist Services' (MHSS) Consumer, Carer and Family Participation Team is a lived experience team. The team provides a responsive program of recovery-oriented peer support, education, and information for consumers, families and carers. The team's goal is to increase consumer, family and carer participation in the planning, delivery and evaluation of mental health and alcohol and other drugs services.
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 Tuesday, 8 July 2025
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: GC645433
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
Information Package for Applicants
GC645433 - RD (PDF, 525KB)
Role Description
