Lived Experience Worker - Melbourne, Australia - Eastern Health

Eastern Health

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

0.4 EFT part time, fixed term, 2 years depending on funding

Richmond

Spectrum

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, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Consumer and Carer workforce is an integral component of the Spectrum and this exciting role has been developed specifically for people with lived experience of mental health issues including Borderline Personality Disorder.

The role will be based at the Statewide Services building, located in Richmond and will be part of the lived experience workforce team.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:
Have lived experience as a family member, friend carer / support person for someone with a diagnosis of personality disorder

Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience

A strong commitment to high quality care

The ability to work as part of a diverse team

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.

An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Please note:

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Contact Person
Jason WEBB

Contact Number

Alternate Contact Person
Rita BROWN

Alternate Contact Number

Closing Date
06/05/2024