Job Description

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

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We're excited to welcome a Peer Worker to our Lived Experience Team.

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The Peer Worker provides support in crisis support spaces, inpatient and community settings.

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The Sunshine Coast Crisis Support Spaces operate from Nambour General Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Hospital, from 1pm - 9pm, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. The team of peer workers and clinicians work closely together to provide short-term support to people experiencing mental health distress. The service operates as an alternative to the Emergency Department, for people 16 years and over who don't need urgent medical care.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Draw on lived experience to provide recovery-oriented peer support that supports consumers' recovery journey and models hope.
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- Promote recovery by supporting consumers to identify strengths and actively participate in their recovery planning.
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- Assist with the planning, facilitation and evaluation of groups, and psychoeducation that promote recovery, connection and wellbeing.
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- Utilise well developed communication and consultation to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to promote the functions of the peer role.
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Remuneration value up to $101 073 p.a., comprising salary between $79,658 - $88,586 p.a. (f/t), or salary rates: $40.17 - $44.67 p.h. (p/t),



employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO3) (Flexible permanent full time and part time positions available, hours negotiable). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

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Why work for us?

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We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and market-competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
n You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

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As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

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- A wellness program;
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- Career training and development; and
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- Salary packaging.
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📌 Peer worker - Crisis Support Space (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Queensland