Lived Experience Coordinator (Geraldton)

Position Profile Permanent Full‑Time appointment. An opportunity exists for a Lived Experience Coordinator to join our team. The Lived Experience Coordinator works as part of the regional Mental Health Service management team to lead and manage the development, planning and implementation of the Lived Experience (Peer) Mental Health program of the Mental Health Service. The occupant of this position provides line management, supervision and support to Lived Experience (Peer) workers; undertakes training to the wider Mental Health Service team; and role models recovery to those around them, including clients and carers, and provides input to clinical care as part of the multidisciplinary team as required. Area Profile The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors. Employee Benefits
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location based allowances.
- Discounts across some private health care funds. Eligibility to Apply Applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). Other Conditions WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. In addition, applicants may be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. An offer of employment with WACHS is conditional on a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Equal Opportunity Statement WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of its service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports versatile working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future, and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under). #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrm1h