About us:

Central Queensland Mental Heatlh Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Woorabinda and Central Highlands districts and adult patients of the Central West Hospital and Health Service (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000).

Rockhampton is the principal service centre for this area and as such provides the medical coverage, professional supervision, and administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, support for accreditation and implementation of programs as well as acute inpatient facilities for the Central Queensland Mental Health teams.

Rockhampton Mental Health Service Inpatient Unit, Older persons Inpatient Unit and Acute Care Team are located on the campus of Rockhampton Hospital. The Rockhampton Mental Health Community Services Team is located in the CBD of Rockhampton. The service maintains strong links with the specialised mental health services in southeast Queensland.

About the role:

A Senior Peer Coordinator promotes and provides guidance to the development and ongoing management of consumer participation and provide systems advocacy in relation to consumer, carer and family related issues.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• A personal lived experience of mental illness and recovery and ability to advocate for and support people experiencing mental illness.
• Experience as a mental health consumer (public or private).

It is beneficial to have:

• Experience working within a public mental health service or the Non-Government Organisations (NGO) sector.
• Experience working as a peer worker.
• or be working towards a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent.
• A high degree of knowledge in recovery principles and delivering a strengths-based approach to working with consumers with mental health issues.
• A demonstrated ability to manage and supervise staff.
• A demonstrated ability to role model positive and ethical behaviour.
• A demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $63,617 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $51.69 - $56.24 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4C552737.

Applications close: Wednesday, 3 April 2024.