AddressPeer Worker - Lived Experience
- wachs employee private health fund benefits flyer.pdf
- wachs pre-employment health assessment policy.pdf
This is for a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Position Profile: The Peer Worker, as a non-clinical specialist member of the mental health/alcohol and other drug (AOD) multidisciplinary team, provides high quality, recovery orientated services with consumers and/or their support persons to assist in their recovery. Drawing on their personal Lived Experience of mental illness, the Peer Worker engages purposefully with consumers and their support persons, providing hope, support and system navigation expertise throughout the patient journey. The Peer Worker also advises the health service on Lived Experience perspectives and contributes to the continued learning of staff on partnering with consumers and trauma informed care.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
- 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Rachel Pittaway on 08 9722 1***.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages, and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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