At a Glance
- Tasks: Use your lived experience to support and empower mental health carers and families.
- Company: Join Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services in a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work, superannuation contributions, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in beautiful regional Wide Bay with access to stunning beaches.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while promoting hope and recovery.
- Qualifications: Lived experience in caring for someone with mental health issues.
The predicted salary is between 107000 - 119000 $ per year.
Carer Peer Worker (Mental Health) (Hervey Bay and Maryborough)
Make a difference through the power of lived experience.
Join Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services as a Carer Peer Worker in Hervey Bay or Maryborough.
Use your lived experience to inspire hope, build connection and support carers and families, service providers and Non-Government Organisations to develop understanding of the recovery journey.
- Use your lived experience to support and empower others.
- Promote hope, recovery and person-centred care.
- Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Make a meaningful difference in your local community.
Make a difference through the power of lived experience.
Join Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services as a Carer Peer Worker in Hervey Bay or Maryborough.
Use your lived experience to inspire hope, build connection and support carers and families, service providers and Non-Government Organisations to develop understanding of the recovery journey.
- Use your lived experience to support and empower others.
- Promote hope, recovery and person-centred care.
- Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Make a meaningful difference in your local community.
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity
- A Carer Peer Worker works under direction to facilitate the delivery of support services to carers and families of the mental health service.
- A Carer Peer Worker is employed to assist carers and families, service providers and Non-Government Organisations (NGO) to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework while utilising a lived experience of caring for someone with mental health issues to work towards achieving the best outcomes for consumers.
- A Carer Peer Worker provides support in both inpatient and community settings.
Find out more in the Role Description .
Our offer
You will receive a competitive salary between $51.47 - $57.24 p. h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) (AO3) (Several Casual Positions Available) (Applications will remain current for 12 months).
Job
Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
- The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle
- Discover Fraser Coast
The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyleand mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane.
Thisdestinationwith a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incrediblewhale watchingencounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland.
Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfrescocafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.
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Carer Peer Worker (Mental Health) – Hervey Bay and Maryborough employer: Queensland Health
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