Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker who is ready to make a difference in the Nowra community.

The position available is:

• Part-time closed-term until 31 December 2022 (55 hours per fortnight)
• Based in Nowra
• Working Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday shifts required
• Level 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to SCHCADS Level 3 $32.54 - $34.90 / hour + 10% Super

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

About the Opportunities

As a Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker, you will work in the community to support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health issues to achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals. On a day to day basis you will:

• Listen to and create opportunities and activities that meet the interests and goals of people.
• Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education.
• Ensure that individual support is provided to a person that accesses Flourish Australia services that meet their recovery journey goals and is strengths based and led by the person wherever possible.

We value lived experience and believe peer support is a powerful part of the mental health recovery journey. Therefore, our Peer Worker roles are for those willing to use their lived experience and personal recovery to mentor people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.

Selection Criteria

• A relevant degree OR a Relevant Certificate IV or Diploma with 12-months relevant experience OR 2-years full-time experience working in mental health as recognised by Flourish Australia.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
• Australian Driver's License

The Benefits

• Attractive hourly rates
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging up to $15,900
• Vehicle mileage allowance
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave+ extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
• Opportunities for career development, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST.
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 vaccination Public Health Orders (where applicable).