“We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.”
Position details
- Full time or Part Time x2 (flexible working hours), Permanent roles available
- SCHADS Level 3 $71,215 - $76,353 per annum + Superannuation
- Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
- Generous above-award pay and entitlements (see details below)
- Location: Ipswich, Living and Learning Centre (Hours of work 8:30am to 5:00pm, with some after hours and weekend work required)
About Neami National
We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life – and we give our all to support people to achieve the wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
For some people this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it might mean nurturing relationships, and for others, it could be building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different goals for their own life, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life, on their terms.
We are proud to support 32,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 49 different Indigenous lands, across the nation. These include mental health and wellbeing supports, housing and suicide prevention services.
About your new role
The Peer Wellbeing Coach must have their own lived experience of mental illness or personal experience in caring for someone who experiences mental illness and possess a rich understanding of their experiences of mental health recovery. As a Peer Wellbeing Coach, you must be willing to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery. The role will have access to a tailored training program and to regular opportunities to reflect upon and develop their practice.
What will Neami offer in return?
- Generous additional leave entitlements including 13 weeks Paid Parental Leave, 4 weeks Paid Partner Leave, 2 days Wellness Leave, 2 days additional Carer's Leave and 3 days Compassionate Leave per occasion [Remove entire dot point for Casual roles]
- Access to paid study leave and discipline-specific paid external supervision
- Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
- Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
What you will bring to the role
- Lived experience of mental illness or experience of being a carer for someone experiencing mental illness and demonstrated experience of recovery
- Experience of the public or private mental health system; and
- A demonstrated experience in facilitating groups, including the ability to prioritise different needs within a group
- Ability to be flexible and to adapt and respond to change
- Ability to foster and maintain respectful, professional relationships with consumers, staff and organisations
- A valid Working with Children Check
- A valid Australian Driver's License
- Computer literacy and written communication skills
What the role requires
- National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children Check – required before commencement of work
- Current drivers licence
- Australian working rights
How to apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact:
Nicole Colligan, Clinical Services Manager – LCC
Mobile: 0428 842 550 or Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: Thursday 23 November 2023
Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
