Do you have lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery? Are you passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey and empowering people to achieve their personal goals? WBHHS is looking for compassionate, motivated Peer Workers to join the Mental Health Team. This is an exciting opportunity to use your lived experience to provide hope, advocacy and practical support to consumers accessing mental health services. Join a supportive team where your experience is valued and your contribution truly matters.

Job details

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

Your opportunity:

• Provide intentional Peer Support and model self-defined recovery strategies that support the assessment, intervention and referral of consumers admitted to an acute adult inpatient ward.
• Provide consumers with education, information, referrals, and support from personal experience of recovery and of utilising mental health services and non-government agencies within an inpatient setting.

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 salary between $44.46 - $49.98 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) (AO3) (Several Casual Positions Available) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2607WB687097.

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

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.

• Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2607WB687097 RD (PDF)