Peer Carer Worker - Older Persons Mental Health Service (528626)

The role:

Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) is committed to building a Lived Experience workforce that influences systems change and creates opportunities for individuals with serious mental ill-health and their families/carers to live a meaningful life. Staff with lived experience of Mental Health challenges and recovery are a vital part of Tasmania’s public Mental Health Service workforce. Lived Experience workers are informed by personal experience of Mental Health challenges, service use and periods of healing and recovery, as either a consumer or a family member/carer.

The work of a Lived Experience worker is not only informed by their own lived experiences; it also has a firm grounding in theories, values and principles based on Lived Experience research and evidence. The core values that underpin the SMHS Lived Experience workforce include that of hope, equality, sharing, empathy, choice, respect, mutuality, and authenticity.

As members of our multidisciplinary teams, some of these workers provide one-on-one peer work to consumers and their families/carers, while others work in leadership, supervision/mentoring, and systems support roles. All Lived Experience workers, regardless of where they work in our services, are a resource for change.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Roy Fagan Centre – Older Person’s Mental Health Services (OPMHS) South:

• OPMHS is currently undertaking a major reform process.
• This is a rare opportunity to be the Roy Fagan Centre’s first Family - Carer Peer Worker
• Work across a multi-disciplinary work force in a team environment.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $65,236 - $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Experience of supporting someone (family or friend) through Mental Health challenges, service use, periods of healing/personal recovery
2. Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or willingness to work towards same
3. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information (Contact Officer)

Stuart Beard
Position: Acting Assistant Director of Nursing - Older Persons Mental Health Service
Phone: 0499 874 ***
E-mail: ************@ths.tas.gov.au

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.