Internal EOI - Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker in Penrith

We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker to join our established team in Penrith! The position available is part-time (38 hours/fortnight) working in your local community based in Penrith with a rotating roster across Monday-Saturdays. Attractive hourly rates equivalent to $38.65-$41.45/hour + Super + Salary Packaging!

About the Opportunity

As a Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker with Flourish Australia, you will support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health challenges to achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals. On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Listen to and create opportunities and activities that meet the interests and goals of people.
• Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education.
• Ensure that individual support is provided to a person that accesses Flourish Australia services that meet their recovery journey goals and is strengths-based and led by the person wherever possible.
• Be ‘hands on’ and involved in direct service delivery.

We value lived experience and believe peer support is a powerful part of the mental health recovery journey. Therefore, our Peer Worker roles are for those willing to use their personal lived experience of a mental health challenge and recovery. Your personal lived experience of mental health challenges, trauma, recovery and navigating services is recognised as a form of Lived Experience Expertise. You use this expertise intentionally, safely, and purposefully to build relationships grounded in mutuality, shared understanding, respect, and hope. Through authentic connection and values-aligned self-disclosure, you support people to explore their strengths, rights, choices, and self-defined recovery goals, always honouring their roles as the expert in their own life. It is not a requirement for Mental Health Workers to use their lived experience of a mental health challenge in their everyday work.

To learn more about becoming a Peer Worker with Flourish Australia, we encourage you to review An Introduction to Peer Work at Flourish Australia, which provides a clear overview of the role. You can also deepen your understanding of our Peer Work model by exploring our Peer Workforce Framework.

Full position descriptions for each role can be found below:

• Peer Worker Position Description
• Mental Health Worker Position Description

Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work-related purposes.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• A Certificate IV or above in a relevant field OR a minimum of 2-years full-time experience working in the human services field (as recognised by Flourish Australia).
• A strong commitment to recovery-based practice in the workplace.
• A personal lived experience of a mental health issue and recovery (Peer Worker only).
• Demonstrated alignment to Flourish Australia’s values.
• Understanding of, and ability to effectively use, Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems.
• Maintain a current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• A current First Aid Certificate.

For further information, please contact Kirsty Sinclair, Manager. E: kirsty.sinclair@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications).

The Benefits

Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated through our Employee Value Proposition offerings:

• Level 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement 2018.
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits such as meals and holiday accommodation, through SmartSalary.
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Flourish Australia Day + paid primary carer parental leave + purchased annual leave program.
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, & ASIST – further information found on the L&D Hub!
• Monthly reflective practice & career development through bi-annual My Plan.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Sonder, for free, confidential well-being support.
• Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members.
• Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier & access to novated leasing.
• Employee discounts program through Flourishing Well at over 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc).
• Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page; we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application. Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.