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

About the Role:

• Full Time, Permanent
• CSD Level 2 from $67,330 - $72,196 per annum + super + salary packaging

Peer Support Workers are integral members of the team and draw on their lived experience of recovery from homelessness, to instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery.

• You must have a lived experience of homelessness and a rich understanding of your own processes of recovery.
• You must be willing to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery.
• You must have an appropriate length of time in recovery to be able to effectively and safely conduct the peer support worker role, and a willingness to continue to engage in recovery supports where appropriate.
• It is ideal to have at least 2 years relevant experience in community services or peer work

Peer Support Workers have access to a tailored training program and to regular professional development sessions.

Mandatory requirements

• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be vaccinated for COVID-19 & provide evidence of this.

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

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

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

Pallavi Worah, Service Manager: Ph 1800 945 081 / [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Support Worker - STEP B enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.