Are you passionate about connecting, supporting and informing women with cancer to live well?

Do you have experience designing and leading peer support services?

Working closely with the Counterpart team, Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is seeking a highly skilled Peer Support Lead to lead the Peer Support team and volunteers to deliver a high-quality and innovative peer support service for women and gender diverse people living with cancer across Victoria.

About WHV

WHV is a statewide, feminist, not-for-profit leading the pursuit of gender equity in health. We work with government, the health sector, and the community to create better health outcomes for women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people.

WHV delivers vital support services to the community and empowering health information. We share evidence and recommendations to challenge bias in the health system. We build capacity in the health sector to achieve equitable health outcomes. We foster an environment of inclusion, innovation, and respect.

Counterpart provides a confidential service that complements the medical system and other cancer support services through peer support, evidence-based information, and free community events across rural and regional Victoria.

About the role

The Peer Support Lead is responsible for supervising and supporting the peer support team and volunteers, overseeing service delivery requirements across the Melbourne hub, regional peer support hubs and the Bridge of Support program.

Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, this role supports delivery of a
high-quality and innovative peer support service for women and gender diverse people living with cancer across Victoria.

This role also builds the capacity for Counterpart to respond to demand for peer support services, particularly to support equity and access for priority populations.

A strong candidate will bring excellent service design and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of creating innovative and impactful programs.

Amongst other selection criteria, as an ideal candidate, you’ll have:  

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as health, community services, social work (preferred), or equivalent work experience
• Minimum six years' experience working in service development, implementation, and evaluation with a focus on diverse communities in the health and community sector
• Demonstrated ability to plan, evaluate and deliver inclusive, accessible, consumer-centred services tailored to the needs of diverse women and gender diverse people
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills, particularly within the health or social policy sectors
• Demonstrated experience in leading, supporting and developing teams, including providing supervision, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring effective delivery of program objectives
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing service needs.

If you want to be part of an organisation making a difference in leading the pursuit of gender equity in health, this could be the role for you!

Benefits of working at WHV

Working at WHV you will be a part of a dedicated community who are guided by a shared goal and a commitment to making a meaningful difference.

We are proud to provide a range of employee benefits such as:

• Flexible work arrangements and family friendly policies
• Hybrid working
• Access to salary packaging
• Paid end-of-year close-down – additional to annual leave.

How to Apply

If you think you'd be a good match for this position, we encourage you to review the attached Position Description and apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Please provide a CV and a cover letter (maximum 1-2 pages) addressing the selection criteria for the role.

We strongly encourage applications from applicants with diverse experience and backgrounds. We welcome people with lived experience and the experience of people who have been carers, families, or supporters, relating to women’s health holistically.

Please note that we may close this position earlier if a suitable candidate is identified, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. The closing date displayed on the hiring platform reflects the advertised end date; however, candidates should refer to this timeline.

For more information about the role and working at WHV, contact Cindy Van Rooy, Counterpart Manager, [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Support Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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