Alfred Health Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health. Permanent, Part-time (0.5EFT / 40hours) Based in Alfred location Lived Experience Worker Level 3 Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision What's in it for you Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne) Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment Work-life balance About us Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne. The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process. Lived Experience Workforce AMAH’s Lived Experience Workforce is a growing and valued team of peer and carer professionals in designated roles such as Directors, Coordinators, Consultants, Educators, and Support Workers. They contribute across all service areas, including youth, adult, older adult, emergency, and statewide specialist services like Women’s Mental Health and Residential Eating Disorders. What you’ll be doing This role supports the delivery of AMAH’s transformation plan, requiring strong knowledge of mental health services, Royal Commission recommendations, lived experience frameworks, and relevant policy. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders and contribute to improving mental health services and experiences for carers and those they support. As part of the Strategy and Planning team, this position plays a key leadership role in advancing carer lived experience across AMAH, providing strategic advice and supporting carer participation during a time of significant system change. About you You will have: Lived experience of supporting someone experiencing mental health challenges At least 2 years of experience in a Carer Lived Experience role Sound understanding of Co-design practices in a mental health setting Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work and/or Intentional Peer Support Training Project management skills Australian working rights Current Influenza vaccination Be willing to undergo a Background Check Other benefits Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia. Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness. Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. For more information regarding the position, please contact Violeta Peterson (Director Carer Lived/Living Experience) at V.Peterson@Alfred.org.au Closing date: Tuesday 7th October 2025, 11pm. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au