Peer Support Worker - ICC
Neami National, Australia

Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society

About the Role

• Part Time (0.7 FTE), Permanent Position
• Classification: Consumer Service Delivery Level 2 with a salary range of $67,322- $72,203 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
• Location: Broadmeadows, VIC 3047 (WFH option available)

Overview of the position

Peer Support Workers (PSW) are integral members of the team and draw on their lived experience of recovery from mental illness, to instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery. You must have a lived experience of your own mental illness and a rich understanding of your own processes of recovery. Peer Support Workers must be willing to purposefully use your own story to help staff and consumers further their own understanding of recovery.

Peer Support Workers will provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs. Neami National's work with consumers occurs within their own community of friends, family and neighborhood. You will work closely with health services, clinical case managers and other community partner organisations to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers. Peer Support Workers at Neami National function within a collaborative team approach and are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon their practice and access comprehensive training and development. Peer Support works will also have opportunities to connect with other lived experience workers across the organisation.

What will you bring to the role?

• Lived experience of mental illness and demonstrated experience of recovery
• Demonstrate integrity, credibility and foster open communication
• Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others and relates well to people at all levels
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.
• Experience in working with people with a psychiatric disability and complex presentations
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

Mandatory role requirements:

• Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (have received three doses), (or have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their third dose.)

• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.
• National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children check prior to commencement
• Current Drivers licence
• Australian Working Rights

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging program providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Matt Bailey, Acting Service Manager NPSS amp; ICC 0437 759 624,

Applications Close: Monday 6 February 2023

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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