Join a progressive healthcare organisation which aims to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. Peninsula Health’s extensive offering can provide you with many exciting career & learning opportunities alongside a dedicated and collaborative team.
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.
- Great team, respectful culture & supportive management
- Location: Peninsula University Hospital
- Permanent Full Time Role
- Skip the traffic & work close to home in Frankston, gateway to the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula
- Classification Range: Lived Experience - Levle 5, Yr 2 (MP45) under Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Agreement 2021–2024
On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Peer Work Discipline Lead role is a valued member of the Mental Health leadership team at Peninsula Health committed to upholding the values of the organisation and meeting our goals. Peninsula Health acknowledges and appreciates the lived experience of our consumers and carers and support their individual resourcefulness, strengths and abilities through the provision of excellent, specialised mental health care. The Peer Work Discipline Lead will provide leadership and professional governance to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Peer workforce drawing on peer discipline frameworks and one’s own lived experience of mental health. The Peer Work Discipline lead will support quality, recovery orientated evidence based peer Interventions for clients through leadership and support. Role modelling capacity building and partnership with managers, clinical workforce and partner organisations.
For further details about the role please see the Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
Certificate IV in Peer Work
• Previous experience in a senior peer role
• Lived or Living experience of mental Illness, psychological distress, caring and engagement with mental health services is essential.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating or working in a mental health program, peer support or lived experience program
• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery orientated practice, trauma informed care and peer support principles.
• Ability to maintain and develop the culture, philosophy, standards, guidelines and policies of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
• Understanding of the needs and issues for Peer workers working in clinical mental health services.
• High level communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain partnerships across a range of organisations including lived experience organisations.
• Proven ability to independently organise workload and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in, and commitment to supervision, education, training and ongoing professional development and participation in any workforce development strategies.
Benefits
- Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering or for specific role information, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy via email mkennedy@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 31 December 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 and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.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/. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.
*Please refer to salary circular for for salary range VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
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