About SMHRUThe SMHRU unit offers mental health rehabilitation services for individuals needing extended inpatient care in a secure environment. Our focus is on autonomy, self-determination, and working collaboratively towards independent living. All consumers are over 18 years of age.Our philosophy of care nurtures individual dreams and aspirations, promoting hope and optimism, and ensuring people feel valued, important, welcome, and safe.About Your New RoleAre you passionate about advocating for mental health services and promoting respectful inclusion? A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Peer Coordinator - Identified Mental Health Lived Experience (Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit) to join our team. Our new facility aims to provide world-class, compassionate, person-centered mental health care that supports the recovery of consumers, families, and carers.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a lived experience teamArticulate consumer/carer needs to service managers and clinical providersMaintain and grow partnerships with a range of stakeholdersDevelop and deliver recovery-oriented training and educationQualificationsTo 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 with lived experience of mental illness, service use and recovery (identifies as a consumer)Previous experience working within a public mental health service or the community sector in a Peer Worker or Lived Experience role is essentialWhile not mandatory, a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, Certificate IV in Mental Health and similar qualifications or higher would be well regardedDriver LicenceEvidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredDeclaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)Benefits of Working with Gold Coast HealthThis is a Monday to Friday role, with no nights or weekendsCareer Development opportunitiesSalary PackagingBrand new facility with modern amenitiesDiverse Work Culture12.75% super17.5% leave loadingSalaryPermanent full timeBase salary ranging from $108 735 - $118 307 per annumAbout Gold Coast HealthMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 27 May 2026Gold 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: GC682230Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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