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SalaryPosition Title ICYMHS Family Carer Peer Work
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Location Eastern Health
Award Classification Health Professionals (77) (Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2024) - Lived Experience Worker Level 2 Year 4
Hours (per fortnight) 38
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary
Infant Child and Youth Lived Experience Family Carer Peer Worker
- Become part of a growing workforce
- Experience career progression in our teaching Hospitals
- Multi-disciplinary team
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
Opportunity to join a dedicated and innovative Lived Experience workforce
Use your significant carer lived experience supporting a young person within the Infant, Child and Youth mental health public system to provide support and information to other carers/family members
Use your carer lived experience to participate in the co-design of future service developments following the Royal Commission into Victorian Mental Health Services
Work for a leading Area Mental Health Service and within a multidisciplinary team.
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the .
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Selection Criteria Essential: Lived experience as a carer of a young person (0-26) and has accessed public mental health services.
Contact Person Stacey Noble
Contact Number (40) 2298 986_
Alternate Contact Person Evie Thomas
Alternate Contact Number (04) 7733 7375
Closing Date 30/01/2024
Position Description Eastern Health Position Description Family Carer Peer Worker - Box Hill.pdf
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.
