Lived Experience Level 2 Location: Thomas Embling Hospital and Clifton Hill Salary: $68,874 - $73 070 plus Super and Benefits Work Type: Full-time Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated. About the Role Forensicare is expanding its lived experience workforce in the community, and we are excited to offer two Peer Worker positions within our Regional Community Team. These roles provide an opportunity to use your personal mental health recovery journey to support others, promote hope, break down stigma and strengthen consumer voice across the forensic mental health system. As a Peer Worker, you will provide direct support, advocacy, and recovery - focused engagement to consumers across Forensicare services. Working collaboratively with clinical teams and the wider Lived Experience Workforce, you will: Key Responsibilities Facilitate and co-facilitate recovery-focused groups Share lived experience to inspire hope and recovery Support consumers in meetings, tribunals, and hearings Promote consumer rights and self-advocacy Maintain accurate records and contribute to evaluation About You Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services Experience in a designated lived experience role Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and within a team Respect for diversity and confidentiality To access a detailed position description, please click here Eligibility Influenza and Immunisation Evidence This position is subject to a Police Check Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment
