Peer Workers Or Mental Health Workers

Use your passion for mental health and play a key role in establishing the Psychosocial Support Program in Broken Hill!

Flourish Australia has new exciting opportunities for Peer Workers or Mental Health Workers to join our newly established Far West teams!

The positions available are:

• Closed term full-time (76 hours) or part-time (38 hours) until 30 June 2023
• Working Monday to Friday
• Attractive hourly rates equivalent to SCHCADS Level 3 $34.04-$36.50/hour + 10.5% Super!

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.

As a Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker, you will work in the community to support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health issues to achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals. On a day to day basis you will:

• Listen to and create opportunities and activities that meet the interests and goals of people.
• Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education.
• 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.

We value lived experience and believe peer support is a powerful part of the mental health recovery journey. Therefore, our Peer Worker roles are for those willing to use their lived experience and personal recovery to mentor people with a lived experience of a mental health issue. 

• 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.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
• Australian Driver's License

• Attractive hourly rates 
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging up to $15,900
• Vehicle mileage allowance 
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave+ extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
• Opportunities for career development,professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST.
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Exclusive fleet pricing discounts with Kia Motors

All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 vaccination Public Health Orders (where applicable).

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, apply today!