QuIHN is a statewide, not for profit, and non-government health service which provides a variety of health services to people who use substances throughout Queensland across three service areas: 

• Therapeutic Services;
• Harm Reduction Services; and
• Better Access Medical Clinic.

QuIHN encourages a positive work environment and individual career development by providing for team building opportunities, individual learning and development plans, supervision, professional development funds, safe and supportive work practices and flexible working arrangements to assist employees in managing a work/life balance.

We value and seek the knowledge of:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

and

People with a lived/living experience of substance use

About the role

Part time role – 30 hours per week

Maximum Term – 12 months

Commencement – early January

In the newly established LLE Leadership Coordinator role, you’ll champion the implementation of QuIHN’s Peer Leadership Framework, working directly with Senior Management to embed lived-living experience and lead cultural change. Your role will focus on empowering peer workforce capabilities, building QuIHN’s network of strong allies, and supporting QuIHN’s peer-driven practices. Expect to be hands-on and lead by example in a dynamic role that involves:

• project coordination and supporting staff to implement the Peer Leadership Framework
• providing expert insights on contemporary lived/living experience research and practices
• advocating for the peer workforce, fostering understanding and support at all levels of QuIHN
• analysing and recommending improvements to the workforce pipeline for lived experience staff
• regular reporting on framework outcomes, staff engagement, and survey insights

What we’re looking for

A passionate individual dedicated to health outcomes for clients and communities, who can bring:

• Lived experience of substance use, including experience accessing AOD services
• Peer Workforce leadership experience in the AOD sector, with a strong commitment to harm reduction
• An empathetic, collaborative approach to engaging stakeholders, clients, and communities
• Ability to champion and challenge respectfully while promoting peer workforce initiatives
• Strong communication skills, especially in report writing, and a proactive mindset for advocacy and education
• Relevant qualifications in Lived-Living Experience (Peer) Workforce, AOD competencies, or equivalent experience

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• a current Queensland driver’s licence (or equivalent)
• previous experience in a Project Management role

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly rate - $53.84
• Hybrid role – working from home and our office in Bowen Hills (easy access to public transport)
• Flexible work arrangements to support work life balance
• Qualified Peer Supervision – benefit from peer networks supervision and communities of practice
• Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment, other salary packaging options also available
• Additional paid leave - up to 6 days per annum
• Great workplace culture, supportive managers, and a team committed to purpose