Permanent Part Time | 0.8 EFT / 60.8 hours per fortnightLevel 3 Year 1-4 AK43 Carer / Family Lived Experience WorkerMental Health and Wellbeing Service | Based at Box Hill - work across Eastern Health sitesEastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER.
Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action.
We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.About the roleAre you a carer or a family member or friend of someone who has used adult public mental health services?
Are you passionate about carers and families having a voice and receiving the best possible supports?
An exciting opportunity now exists for an experienced Senior Carer Peer Worker role within Eastern Health's Mental Health and Wellbeing service.The Senior Carer Peer Worker shall work collaboratively with other staff and management of the Mental Health and Wellbeing service, to ensure the best possible support and participation opportunities for carers and families.
This role requires independent and autonomous work practices and senior lived experience skills.The Senior Carer Peer the role is to be a focal point for other peer workers to problem solve complex individual carer/family needs and to Guide, orientate,



supervise and mentor Carer Peer Workers.Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).
Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year.
Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Perks, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing programAccess to discovery days across our 50 sitesStudy and professional development leaveFriendly & supportive teamsCommitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionFitness Passport for work-life balanceEmployee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved onesFlexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee benefits schemeAccess to Private Health Insurance offersDigital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi trainingCafes at all of our HospitalsGood to know:We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.Our Values in Action:Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
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📌 Senior Carer Peer Worker (Victoria)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Victoria