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Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker - Wollongong

Flourish Australia

Exciting opportunity for a motivated Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker to join our growing Wollongong team!

The position available is:

  • Closed-term full-time until 30 June 2023
  • Rotating roster including weekend and evening shifts
  • Level 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018).
  • Suitable for recent graduates!

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 Opportunity

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.

The difference between the two roles is a Peer Worker is required to use their lived experience of a mental health issue and personal recovery openly, appropriately and effectively to build professional relationships with the people they support that also experience a mental health issue.

For more information, please see the position description in the application.

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.
  • A current Australian Driver’s Licence.

The Benefits

  • Attractive hourly rates equivalent to SCHCADS Level 3 $32.54-$34.90/hour + 10% Super
  • Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
  • Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave+ extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year
  • Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
  • Opportunities for professional development, career development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Interviews to be held before the New Year, apply now!

A position description is attached.

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

How to apply

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