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Advanced Peer Worker - Forensic and Secure Services
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Support consumers to advocate for their needs or navigate complex systems related to their health! This role sits within West Moreton (WM) Mental Health Addiction Custodial Health and Statewide Services (MHACHSS) Lived Experience Workforce (LEW) and holds a genuine occupational requirement to have a personal lived-living experience of mental health and/or substance misuse.
. The Advanced Peer Worker will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary teams to provide information, education, and support to consumers. This will be achieved through sharing a personal lived experience and knowledge of internal (and external) mental health services.
Permanent Part-time opportunity 38 hours per fortnight!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM688039_07 |
| Closing date | 29-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Lucia MacNamara |
| Contact details | 0436802386 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of recovery principles and strength-based approach in working with consumers who have mental health issues.
- Ability to share lived experience of recovery to assist consumers and staff within the role.
- Thoughtful and ethical decision making to act within operational scope, and professional boundaries.
- Ability to work within timeframes and deliver on work commitments.
- An ability to advocate for the consumer perspective to identify service improvement.
- People who hold or are working towards a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
- People with a personal lived-living experience who are from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- A personal lived-living experience of Mental Health challenges, recovery, and an ability to advocate for and support people experiencing mental health issues.
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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.
