The Barwon Health Eating Disorder Service is a specialist multidisciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to young people (0-25 years) and their families presenting with an eating disorder, or at risk of an eating disorder. The team is located within the Child and Youth Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol program. As guided by the Eating Disorders Service manager and Lived Experience Discipline Lead, the Senior Carer Peer Worker will provide expert input into the development of current peer programs in Eating Disorder Service and carer and family support within Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS).

Key responsibilities

Providing one-on-one peer support and facilitating groups for families and carers supporting consumers engaged with Eating Disorder Service

Working as an integral part of the carer Peer Worker team at MHDAS

Providing carer perspective supervision to MHDAS peer support workers

Assisting in MHDAS educational activities designed to promote greater understanding of lived experience work, in particular peer support work, at the service

About you

Personal lived experience supporting or caring for a loved one with an eating disorder and the ability to use that experience safely and purposefully in peer work

Capacity to provide one on one peer support and co-facilitate groups for carers within eating disorder models of care and lived experience scope of practice





Commitment to reflective practice, quality improvement, teamwork, and recognising risk, boundaries and escalation pathways in eating disorder settings

About us

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

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Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.

Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.

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📌 Senior Carer Peer Worker, Eating Disorders Service (Melbourne)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Melbourne