Join to apply for the Peer Learning Advisor - SESLHD MHS role at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Peer Learning Advisor - SESLHD MHS role at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)Peer Learning Advisor, Recovery & Wellbeing College - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health ServiceEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non-GraduateRemuneration: $31.51 - $52.48 per hour, plus superannuationHours Per Week: 16Requisition ID: REQ583452Location: Kogarah, SydneyApplications close date: 29 June 2025Come Work With Us!Are you looking for an exciting opportunity within an inspiring and motivated team?An opportunity exists to apply for the position of SESLHD Peer Learning Advisor, Recovery and Wellbeing College.If you have experience working as a mental health peer worker and interested in broadening your peer work within a supportive, educational setting, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.The college strongly values lived experience, and leads practices supporting self-determination, self-advocacy, co production, and hope.The Recovery and Wellbeing College is an innovative Mental Health program, aiming to provide recovery-oriented adult education and individual learning support to students, carers, staff, and the general community.The Peer Learning Advisor will draw upon their lived experience of mental health concerns, and their personal recovery journey to work alongside students of the Recovery and Wellbeing College and support them with their participation in the college. The Peer Learning Advisor has awareness of college values, promotes college courses, and supports students to match suitable courses to their goals via student learning plans, providing support throughout the student learning journey.The Peer Learning Advisor works in collaboration with lived experience and clinical educators to co-write and co-facilitate a range of recovery orientated courses for consumers, carers, and staff of the SESLHD mental health services.For more information we encourage you to contact Michelle McGarrell on Michelle.Mcgarrell@health.nsw.gov.auInterviews are expected to be held between 7 July 2025 and 11 July 2025Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health DistrictWhere you'll be workingRecovery and Wellbeing College, Kirk Place, Kogarah - part of SESLHD Mental Health ServiceAdditional Information And BenefitsAn eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positionsUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Selection CriteriaCertificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness and commitment to obtain, with experience as a lived experience peer worker within Mental Health Services including personal lived experience as a consumer of mental health services, with demonstrated ability to utilise this experience in providing educational support to groups or individuals. For Graduate Health Education Officer, additional relevant health or education degree required.Demonstrated understanding of mental health Recovery Framework, with experience in developing and co delivering recovery-oriented education to people utilising mental health services.Demonstrated experience in participating in health promotion events, projects or activities that promote mental health education, wellbeing, and awareness of services.Demonstrated organisational skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including advocacy, conflict resolution.Demonstrated knowledge of current State and National legislation and standards relevant to mental health.Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).Need more information?Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected StandardsFind out more about applying for this positionOur CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information For ApplicantsEmployment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. 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