Lived Experience Peer Worker – Advocacy & Community Engagement (ACE) at North Richmond Community Health

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lived Experience, Peer Engagement, Advocacy, Harm Reduction, Case Management, Overdose Prevention, Systems Navigation, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Trauma-Informed Practice

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions. • Generous salary packaging options • Up to 0.8 FTE available • Strong connection to community and innovation About the program The AOD program operates within a harm minimisation framework, delivering harm reduction initiatives including the Needle Syringe Program, Take Home Naloxone and mobile outreach. The team works closely with community members to reduce drug-related harm and improve access to health and social supports. About the role The Lived Experience Peer Worker – ACE provides community-based peer engagement, advocacy and harm reduction support across NRCH grounds and within MSIR. This role is available up to 0.8 FTE, structured as: • 0.4 FTE ongoing • 0.4 FTE fixed term until June 2026 Applicants may apply for part or full allocation depending on preference. In this role you will: • Build trusted relationships with community members across NRCH grounds and nearby housing environments and provide short term case management • Support safer use practices and overdose prevention through peer engagement • Assist clients to navigate housing, income support and health systems • Facilitate client voice through advisory groups and peer-led forums • Contribute to peer-led initiatives, workshops and community activities • Provide and coordinate referrals to internal and external services • Promote harm reduction and reduce barriers to service access About you You bring lived or living experience of alcohol and other drug use and are confident using this safely within a professional peer role. You will also demonstrate: • A thorough understanding of case work and case management and a commitment to harm reduction principles • Experience working with people experiencing trauma and complex disadvantage • Ability to build trust in community environments • Confidence supporting systems navigation and advocacy • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills • A collaborative and values-driven approach Why join us? At NRCH, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You’ll enjoy: A supportive, values-driven culture that embraces diversity and inclusion Generous salary packaging and flexible working arrangements Flexible Working Conditions Free On-Site Car Parking The chance to help shape the future of a respected community health organisation

Responsibilities

The Lived Experience Peer Worker will provide community-based peer engagement, advocacy, and harm reduction support, building trusted relationships and offering short-term case management to community members. This includes supporting safer use practices, assisting clients with system navigation, and contributing to peer-led initiatives and workshops.