Advanced Peer Worker (Hervey Bay and Maryborough)

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

An Advanced Peer Worker works under general direction to facilitate the development, planning and delivery of support services to consumers of the mental health service.
An Advanced Peer Worker utilises their lived experience of mental health issues to model recovery strategies to enable service providers and NGOs develop a better understanding of the recovery framework to achieve the best outcomes for consumers.
The Advanced Peer Worker provides support in both inpatient and community settings.

Under 25s of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have a personal lived experience of mental illness and recovery and/or caring for someone with a lived experience of mental illness and recovery.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $114,177 p.a., comprising salary between $90,832 - $100,071 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO4) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2507WB651426

Other benefits include:

Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

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