AddressAt Lives Lived Well, we’ve been treating and supporting people whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years. We also support people with mental health and gambling concerns and those transitioning from correctional centres. We’re growing fast and building a reputation as a trusted, innovative provider, focused on clinical excellence – and we’d love you to join our team.
We are looking for a full-time Lived Experience Advisor, to be based in our Spring Hill Office. This pivotal role empowers you to guide and enhance our organisation-wide strategies, ensuring that governance and operational decisions are profoundly influenced by Lived Experiences.
Salary for this position is $80,000 - $85,000 plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging options up to $15,900 per year.
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have a personal Lived Experience of substance dependence and or Mental ill-health, service use and recovery.
Your Opportunity
Lives Lived Well is committed to harnessing the unique perspectives of individuals with Lived Experiences to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our services. As a Lived Experience Advisor, you will play a central role in embedding these perspectives into our core operations and strategic directions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising the executive team on Lived Experience initiatives;
- Leading the development of the LLW Lived Experience Strategy; and
- Implementing policies and procedures to bolster our Peer/Lived Experience Workforce
This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact our service delivery, making a genuine difference in the lives of those we serve.
What you bring
As an engaging and passionate person, with the ability to connect with a broad range of clients, family members and carers, you will offer exceptional communication skills and demonstrate the following:
- A robust understanding of project management principles, and capability in planning, organising, and delivering project outcomes effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to produce high-quality, well-researched reports
- Drive and energy to achieve outcomes with a mindset towards innovation
You will need to have a current Australian Driver Licence, and a current Working with Children Blue Card. Qualifications in a relevant field would be beneficial, and if successful you will need to complete a National Police History Check.
Why join us?
We’re an inclusive organisation which includes a committed Lived Experience peer workforce. Our goal is to lessen stigma and discrimination against those who have Lived Experiences by promoting inclusion and committing to continuous learning and improvement. We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- Training and development to help you grow as a person and a professional
- Fitness Passport with discounted access a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness and leisure centres across Australia
- Wellspring Discounts – save on everyday items including groceries, petrol, and leisure activities from over 360 retailers
- An extra five paid leave days per year to support your wellbeing and work-life balance
If you are driven by innovation and have a passion for making a tangible impact in the community, we invite you to apply for this dynamic role and join us in our mission to support recovery and foster resilience among our clients.
For more information or a copy of the Position Description please contact James Curtain at *************@liveslivedwell.org.au.
Applications close on Friday 28th June at 5.00pm however we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Nations People.
#LLW
