• Supportive and inclusive team and onsite parking
• Salary Packaging options available
• Permanent Part time (48 hours a fortnight)
• Classification : Community Development Worker (Peer Worker)
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
As a peer worker in the Forensic Mental Health in Community Health team you will have a lived experience with Corrections and are responsible for utilising your own history with the criminal justice system and mental health recovery to deliver services assisting people who are currently experiencing mental health challenges while involved in the criminal justice system. The role requires an ability to instil hope and to support individuals to engage in treatment and support services and to anticipate and address psychological, social and financial challenges of re-entry into the community. Forensic peer specialists serve as a community guide, coach and advocate helping people to feel supported to work towards their recovery goals.
Please refer to Position Description
Benefits
• Salary packaging which means more take home pay.
• 5 weeks annual leave (prorata for part time)
• Professional development opportunities and access to Supervision
• Friendly, warm environment
• Access to Employee beenfits (Blue Light Saver and Fitness Passport)
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Lived experience with the criminal justice system(i.e. previously placed on a corrections order) and/or the forensic mental health system
- Qualification equivalent to (or above) Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work and/or similar.
- Completion of or willingness to complete the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) training.
- Well-developed communication and listening skills
- Proficient in using the Microsoft Office (i.e word, excel, email)
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on 9784-2700
For role specific information Leanne Banfield at lbanfield@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 1st July 2025.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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