AddressThis exciting Lived Experience leadership role will influence the state-wide direction of Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce development in the broader community sector, through effective and creative stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, project management, and governance.
If you're keen to excel, exploring new ideas and new ways of working with courage and tenacity, this role may be for you!
Additional role information
The Queensland Mental Health Commission (the Commission) recognises and embraces the variety of backgrounds and experiences including intersectionality of people who identify as having direct personal Lived-Living Experience of mental ill-health, and/or harms related to using alcohol and other drugs and/or suicidality. We strongly encourage all people in our community to consider this opportunity.
This is a designated Lived-Living Expertise position inviting applications from people who have experienced significant life-changing or life-defining challenges and also have extensive experience working in designated Lived-Living (Peer) Workforce roles.
Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be a person who identifies as having a direct personal experience of mental ill-health, and/or harms related to using alcohol and other drugs and/or suicidality.
The Commission is actively seeking diversity and expertise developed through adversity. We welcome applications from all in our community who feel they have the experience, skills, and commitment to flourish in this role.
Note 1: All Qld Government positions require mandatory criminal history checks prior to appointment but please do not let this dissuade you from applying, the Commission is committed to social justice and equity in employment. Please contact us to discuss, if you have any queries about this or other aspects of the role.
Note 2: The attached position description is currently being evaluated and may differ slightly on commencement.
We look forward to receiving your application.
How to apply
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
- Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
- Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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