​“Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society”

About the Role

• Full Time or Part Time Position Available
• Classification: Consumer Service Delivery Level 2 with a salary range of $67,322- $72,203 per annum + Superannuation
• Location: Liverpool, NSW

​Overview of the positions:

Peer Support Worker:

Peer Support Workers (PSW) are people who have a lived experience of mental illness who occupy meaningful roles within the mental health sector and are very strong role models to consumers. As a Peer Support Worker you will be responsible in supporting and conducting 1:1 consumer supports to work towards the consumers identified recovery needs, whilst drawing on your lived experience and the Collaborative Relational Practice approach.

Peer Support Workers are integral members of the team and draw on their lived experience of recovery from mental health issues, to instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery. You will work closely with clinical case managers and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers. Peer support workers at Neami National function within a collaborative team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and ongoing development.

Community Rehabilitation Support Worker:

Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker (CRSW) provide a range of support to consumers in line with the Collaborative Relational Practice, supporting consumers to engage in their own personal and unique recovery journey and develop new skills, social connections and improve their wellbeing by engaging them as fellow persons. As a CRSW you are responsible in supporting and conducting 1:1 consumer supports to work towards the consumers identified recovery needs, whilst using a trauma informed and client centred approach.

You will work closely with clinical case managers and other community partner organisations in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers. Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers at Neami National function within a collaborative team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and ongoing development.

​About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

Mandatory role requirements:

• Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (have received three doses), (or have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their third dose.)
• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.
• National Criminal History Check (Police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children check prior to commencement
• Current Drivers licence
• Australian Working Rights

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging program providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave, and Accrued Day Off each month (For Full Time Only), Gratis Leave and Wellness Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description attached.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

• Hannah Yeo, Acting Service Manager - Liverpool – 0488 657 234

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.