Consumer Peer Support Worker - Adolescent Inpatient Unit at Eastern Health

Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lived Experience, Systemic Work, Teamwork, Communication, Organizational Skills, Independent Work, Autonomous Work Practices

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Consumer Peer Support Worker - Adolescent Inpatient Unit Lived Experience Workforce | Support the provision of excellent care Ongoing Part Time - Work Life Balance! | 22.8 hours per week Based in Box Hill - close to public transport, cafes & shops! Eastern Health Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. About the role Are you a someone who has used adult public mental health services?  Are you passionate about people who have a lived experience of mental-ill health having a voice and receiving the best possible supports?  An exciting opportunity now exists for Consumer Peer Support Worker to take up a role within Eastern Health’s Adolescent Inpatient Unit The Consumer Peer Support Worker shall work collaboratively with other staff and management of the Eastern Health Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health focussed service, to ensure the best possible support and participation opportunities for consumers of the mental health and wellbeing program. This role requires independent and autonomous work practices. About you To be successful in this role you will possess: Lived experience as someone who has accessed a youth public mental health service Demonstrated ability to work systemically with internal and external services and staff to benefit carers and families. A strong commitment to high quality care The ability to work as part of a diverse team Excellent communication and organisational skills Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. What we offer Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! Mentor and Shadowing program Access to discovery days across our 50 sites Study and professional development leave Friendly & supportive teams Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fitness Passport for work-life balance Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme Access to Private Health Insurance offers Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training Cafes at all of our Hospitals Next Steps Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. Good to know: We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. Advertising may end before the closing date. We do not accept recruitment agency application If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.Position Description Link Contact Person: Sam Ryan Contact Number: 0434 360614 Contact Email: samuel.ryan@easternhealth.org.au Job Posting End Date: 26/04/2026 Need help submitting your application? Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process! Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Responsibilities

The Consumer Peer Support Worker will collaborate with staff and management within Eastern Health’s Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health service to ensure optimal support and participation opportunities for consumers of the mental health and wellbeing program. This role requires the individual to work independently and autonomously while providing peer support based on lived experience.