Senior Carer Peer Coordinator

CQMHAODS provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas, with services located in each area. Our mission is to deliver quality, evidence-based integrated health services focused around the patient's journey that are sustainable effective, efficient and meet the needs of the community.

The Senior Carer Peer Coordinator will promote and give guidance to the development and ongoing management of carer and family participation and provide ‘systems advocacy' in relation to carer and family related issues

To be successful in this role you must have:

• a personal ‘caring experience' for a family member with mental health issues, and knowledge and understanding of mental illness as a carer.
• Experience in a mental health service or NGO carer role and/or involvement in mental health service planning, delivery and evaluation is highly desirable.
• Although not essential, it is highly desirable that applicants hold or are working towards obtaining a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent.
• Understanding of carer and family related needs and ability to articulate this within a multidisciplinary team using high level communication skills to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to network across consumer, carer and community groups and with carer organisations at local, state and national level.
• Ability to develop carer and family initiatives and projects and develop reports for the mental health service.

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $63,617 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $51.69 - $56.24 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4A541063.

Applications close: Sunday, 11 February 2024.