Job Description

About the service

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The Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing services, otherwise known as "Locals", act as a front door to the mental health service system. The service provides a continuum of care and support including clinical interventions, wellbeing supports, and therapeutic support through an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug framework approach.

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About the role

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We are seeking two compassionate Peer Practitioners for permanent part time opportunities (0.7 FTE and 0.8 FTE). The Peer Practitioners work as part of a multidisciplinary team with lived experience of mental ill health, alcohol and other drug challenges and recovery being the unique specialist lens that they bring.

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Key responsibilities

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- Utilise your own lived /living experience of mental ill health, alcohol and other drugs challenges and recovery to inform your work and the work of the team.
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- Support people accessing the Local to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.
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- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team offering specialised psychosocial support.
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- Welcoming people when they access the Local and walking alongside them through the intake and assessment process
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- Developing daily living skills and capacity for self-care.
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- Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to people's recovery goals.
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What you'll bring

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- Tertiary qualifications in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Community Services or other professional field as designated by Mind are preferred,



and/or equivalent experience in a similar industry.
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- Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/or Advanced training will also be considered as an alternative to tertiary qualifications.
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- Expertise in working with people with mental health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
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- Previous experience in using lived experience expertise in a dedicated Peer role strongly desirable
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- Demonstrated understanding of lived experience approaches including peer work, co-design and workforce development.
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Perks

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- Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
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- Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and Monthly Accumulated Day off (Full time employees).
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- Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
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- Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance.
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- Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
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Position Description

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PD Peer Practitioner - Melton Local - 20251001.pdf

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Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties.

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The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and the ability to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.

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📌 Peer Practitioner (Internal Applications Only) (Long Forest)
🏢 Mind Australia
📍 Long Forest