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

About the Role

• Full Time, Permanent

Peer Support Workers have an integral role in the Service experience. We are seeking people with a lived experience of recovery from mental illness, mental health crisis including suicidal crisis or caring for someone living with a mental illness, to instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery. You must have a lived experience of your own mental illness/suicidal crisis/caring role, and a rich understanding of the processes of recovery. You must be willing to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery.

What are we looking for?

• Lived experience of your own mental illness and a rich understanding of your own processes of recovery
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or two years’ experience working as a Peer Worker and willingness to undertake Mental Health Peer Work qualification
• Excellent computer literacy, phone, and written communication skills
• A willingness to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of mental wellbeing
• Ability to foster and maintain respectful, professional relationships with consumers, staff and organisations
• Experience of the public or private mental health system

Mandatory requirements

• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• A valid Australian Driver's License
• 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
• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.

Incentives include:

• Flexible Working arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Application Procedure

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

If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact: Michelle Maher, Service Manager: 0436 410 967.

A position description is attached.

No recruitment agency candidates need apply.

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.