The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Advanced Family Carer Peer Worker - Identified Lived Experience (Head to Health Kids) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Work effectively and collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary team, in accordance with peer work values and within scope of practice
• Provide direct carer peer support to carers, families and significant others by engaging in individual and group peer support, advocacy and education activities
• Facilitate relevant carer support and education groups, develop and deliver carer skills training and evaluate carer specific programs
• Actively mentor and support AO3 Carer Peer Workers

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be a person who identifies as a carer, having a personal lived/living experience of caring for a person with mental health issues who has used/is using mental health services. Must be able to draw on their lived experience to meet the key duties of the role
• While not mandatory, a Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work (Carer Elective chosen) or the ability to demonstrate that they are working towards certificate would be well regarded.
• Blue Card (GCH will cover cost)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $88 187- $97 157 per annum

About Us

Head to Health Kids - Queensland (H2HK-Q) Gold Coast is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty service within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Service that delivers child centred and family/carer focused services driven by a strengths based and trauma informed culture in line with the Whole Child Approach. H2HK-Q Gold Coast will provide a seamless service for children under 12 years experiencing mental health difficulties that effectively integrates primary, secondary, and tertiary services by working in partnership across all sectors. 

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 3 April 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC553160

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.