The Team
Be part of a close‐knit Safe Haven team where lived experience, compassion and collaboration drive meaningful mental health support. Working alongside clinicians, our peer workforce helps create a supportive, recovery‐focused environment for carers, families and communities when it matters most.
The Role
Be part of a small specialist team delivering high quality consumer focused mental health services in accordance with the National Safety & Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards, Agency policy and direction and legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies.
Responsibilities
* Support the tenets of the Safe Haven Operational Service Model (OSM) to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes independence, opportunity and recovery in the community for individuals experiencing situational and suicidal distress.
* Use lived experience to assist families and carers of people living with a mental illness to navigate the mental health and social services system and optimise outcomes for both the families and carers themselves and individuals seeking assistance at the Safe Haven.
* Work cooperatively and positively with families, carers, consumers and relevant clinical staff to encourage participation in individual treatment and recovery plans, through the identification of the carers' views, suggestions and concerns.
Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients, embracing a lifestyle with extraordinary experiences outside of work, and making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full‐time shift worker (set rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
* Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full‐time, part‐time and casual vacancies.
Salary
$67,193 to $72,126 per annum. The Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to a salary package and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year and other benefits if eligible.
Benefits
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Eligibility
* Personal experience of mental illness and use of clinical mental health services.
* Current Driver's Licence.
Desirable criteria:
* Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness to work towards the same.
* Evidence of knowledge, skill and experience in the recovery approach.
Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre‐employment check.
Statement of Duties
Carer Peer Worker – Safe Haven OHO3 (WORD)
Application Guide
Applicant Guide (WORD)
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the \"Apply\" button on the screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1‐2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
* Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Contact
Name: Cecily Pollard
Position: Nursing Director – Peacock Centre
Phone number: 03 6166 0190
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