Senior Peer Worker (Consumer), McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Other Professionals – Lived Experience
Responsibilities
* Play a pivotal role in supporting consumers in an acute inpatient setting
* Make a meaningful contribution to the lives of those you support
* Permanent full-time position – 76 hours per fortnight (part-time considered)
About the Role
* Opportunity to work with the dynamic McKellar mental health team
* Connect with consumers of our services by utilising your lived experience if mental illness/distress and recovery to support their recovery journeys, connections within their local community and reduce risk of re-admission to acute services.
* Work within a supportive multidisciplinary setting and alongside the growing lived experience team in MHDAS
* Ongoing training, supervision and professional development opportunities provided
About the Culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.
Staff Benefits
* Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
* Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
* Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.
About Geelong
Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'. Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.
* Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
* Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
* Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
We Encourage Applications From
* Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
* LGBTIQA+ community members
* People of all gender identities
* People with disability
* Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Contact Person
Contact person: Anna Sowden | Lived Experience Lead | MHDAS
Email:
Phone:
Application closing date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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