ABOUT SHARC:

The Self-Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) is a community-based Lived Experience organisation with a unique approach to supporting people affected by substance use. SHARC combines mutual self- help and social support with professional therapeutic approaches.

SHARC envisions a world where all people affected by the impact of addiction can proudly and openly seek help, help each other and demonstrate the living proof that recovery is possible.

Since its establishment in 1995, SHARC has lived its Mission Statement, helping to create transformation for countless individuals, families and communities impacted by addiction. It achieves this by:

• Providing opportunities for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction and related problems to recover and achieve meaningful, satisfying and contributing lives.
• Providing models of practice for family support, consumer participation and peer-based recovery support; and influence practice in the field of addiction and other related health domains.

SHARC’s programs include recovery support services for youth and adults, help for families affected by drug use problems, advocacy services for people who use drug treatment services and peer workforce development programs. We have earned a reputation as an innovative and successful service with a commitment to helping people to help themselves.

The organisation has experienced substantial growth over the last five years, coupled with a recent change in CEO and additions to the leadership team.  These changes will support and drive ongoing enhancements in administration.

SHARC places a priority on a positive, supportive, and productive work environment. Our services operate within an empowerment framework which maximises clients’ and volunteers’ opportunities for self-responsibility, mutual support and participation.

We transform lives, services and society through our community's lived experience of alcohol and other drugs, gambling and related harms.

People with lived and living experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds bring highly valued skills to our workforce.

SHARC is an equal opportunity employer that offers generous salary packaging and opportunities to undertake professional training and development.

ABOUT Intentional Peer Support Australian Hub:

Intentional Peer Support (IPS) is an international organisation that trains people in the relational practice of peer support. The IPS framework is used to build mutual support in communities, human services programs, and peer-run initiatives across the globe. While central operations (IPS Central) are based in the United States, IPS has been enthusiastically received by many within the community and health sector over the past decade throughout Australia to practice, share and facilitate IPS. An ever-increasing acknowledgement in the value of IPS, is culminating in unprecedented energy and desire for training and organisational capacity building. As a result, this position has been created to further support the Australian IPS Hub respond to current needs and enquiry

SHARC houses the IPS Australian Hub and is working with IPS to sustain and evolve IPS operations in Australia. IPS is an alternative approach that enriches localised peer support and peer work models.

This role may ideally suit an individual with administration skills and a current connection to, and understanding of IPS, wishing to further immerse themselves in the national and global IPS communities, possibly whilst complimenting other flexible or part time employment or study.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The IPS Australian Hub Administration Support Worker will work alongside the Hub Coordinator to support the evolution and sustainability of IPS operations in Australia. Growing IPS in Australia is a multi-faceted project with tasks and goals that will change over time. The role requires high-level administrative and time management skills, strengths in stakeholder engagement as well as exemplifying the principles of IPS.

SPECIFIC RESPONsiBILITIES:

To support the National Hub Coordinator in the duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Co-ordinating and planning of IPS trainings nationwide
• Supporting IPS trainings delivered in person at SHARC
• Assisting with logistical venue booking and catering requirements for in person IPS trainings and events
• Booking flights and Accommodation for Trainers
• Responding to email and telephone enquiries, particularly during times the Hub Coordinator is fulfilling training commitments
• Collating information and enquiries and entering into database files
• Posting and distributing IPS-related workbooks and materials in preparation for various trainings and events
• Assisting with the management and operation of Eventbrite
• Assisting the maintenance and good order of IPS Australia google drive e-files
• Assisting the maintenance and good order of SHARC/IPS OneDrive and Sharepoint e-files
• Assisting in the submission of quarterly reports, invoices and payments, both inward and outward
• Assisting the creation of information and communication platforms (i.e e-newsletters, social media and email updates)
• Provide information to enquirers regarding IPS and IPS training opportunities

• Other reasonable duties as required

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential:

• Lived experience and an understanding of giving and receiving peer support in the AOD and/or mental health field
• A welcoming and accommodating manner aligned with the values of IPS Relational practice and community building
• Ability to work independently or within a team as required
• Demonstrated high level administrative and project coordination support skills
• Proven interpersonal, communication and navigation skills with the ability to build effective relationships and liaise with people from diverse backgrounds
• Well-developed written and communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft office applications
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and take initiative

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the AOD sector, mental health sector and other allied health sectors
• Solid understanding of the concepts underpinning peer support and peer work
• IPS Core Training certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A current Victorian driver’s licence.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete a Police Records check and possess and ‘employee’ Working with Children Check with SHARC listed as an employer.

Enquiries: Nicole Thompson E: [email protected], using the subject line: IPS Hub Administration Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs. M 0401 754 477

A position description is attached.