Senior Peer Worker (Snr HEO Grad/Non-Grad) - SWSLHD Mental Health Service - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ311923 Requisition #
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience as deemed relevant by the employer
- Personal experience of having a mental health problem or disorder, and of using recovery principles
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to consumer led recovery and ability to plan, implement and evaluate group and peer led interventions using a quality improvement process
- Demonstrated experience in determining priorities, strategies, developing policy and leading peer support services
- Proven experience in effectively supervising and coaching staff
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in both community and inpatient settings
- Experience in working collaboratively with individuals and groups, and building and maintaining effective relationships
- Demonstrated effective negotiation, time management, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Megan Thomas on 0476 816 928 or via email Meg.Thomas@health.nsw.gov.au
Interview Date Range: 01/06/2022 – 08/06/2022
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Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au.
Additional Information
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Salary Packaging
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Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
