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Peer Workers - Ulladulla

Flourish Australia

Flourish Australia has multiple exciting opportunities for Peer Workers to join our Southern NSW teams!

The positions available are:

  • Closed-term full-time ending 30 June 2023 (76 hrs/fortnight)
  • Working Monday - Friday
  • Level 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
  • Based at Ulladulla

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 Peer Worker with Flourish Australia, your own experience of a mental health issue and recovery will provide a distinct advantage as you mentor and support people.

On a day to day basis, you will:

  • Connect with, support, build reciprocity, trust and shared experience with people who access our services.
  • Guide and support each person in their recovery and be strengths, ability and possibility focused.
  • 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.
  • Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education.

Full criteria and position description are available within the application by clicking "Apply Now".

The Benefits

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

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 personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
  • A current Australian Driver’s Licence.

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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