Lived Experience Project Worker

• Part time, 16 hours per week, Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Flexible working arrangements

About the Nexus Team

NEXUS Dual Diagnosis Service is part of a State-Wide Victorian Dual Diagnosis Initiative focused on providing capacity building through clinical consultation, training/education, organizational development and inter-sectorial collaboration within the Drug Treatment Services and Mental Health Services. NEXUS primarily focuses its activities in the cities of Yarra, Boroondara, Banyule and Nillumbik.


About the Role

The LEW (Lived Experience Worker) Project Worker, with support from the NEXUS team and in consultation with relevant services and individuals will promote and drive targeted projects and Nexus activities as required. This will be done through a co-design / co-production process ensuring that the work being done considers and embeds carers' and consumers' perspectives in the work and activities being rolled out.



Nexus is committed to providing services which are recovery orientated in line with the Strengths Model of Recovery Oriented Practice (‘Strengths’ Model) which focuses on a person’s strengths and goals, promoting self-determination and collaboration with consumers and carers. The Peer Project Worker will offer an optimistic viewpoint to consumers and provide a role model for hope and recovery.

• Support Nexus staff to enhance the recovery focus for consumers and carers
• Assist with and support collaboration with the consumer & carers, the multidisciplinary team and relevant community services
• Provide support to the peer workforce, attend regular peer meetings, contribute to the further development of the peer worker framework and development of peer workforce training and education, including supervision and reflective practice and supporting and developing Dual Diagnosis elements for this work
• Contribute to and co-design the development of projects and participate in the delivery of training and workforce programs and activities.
• Develop and actively participate in the evaluation of the Peer & LEW projects, programs and activities.

Classifications for this position will range from YA49 - YA54 ($79,804 - $92,456 per annum pro rata)




Your Contribution

• Lived experience of recovery from dual diagnosis (MH & substance use) issues and or caring for somebody with dual diagnosis
• Tertiary qualifications in mental health or a related health or human services field are desirable
  
• Experience in the provision of peer support for people experiencing mental health and or AOD issues
  
• Experience working in mental health or a related field would be highly desirable
  
• A current driver’s license
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain. Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.




Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
• If you have any difficulties accessing the Position Description for this role, please contact the Talent Team at [email protected] who will gladly forward you a copy.
  

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.


We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.



Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM


SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).


This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.