Flourish Australia has multiple exciting opportunities for
Peer Workers and Mental Health Workers
to join our dedicated
Tamworth
teams! The positions available are: Full-time, part-time and casual Based in
Tamworth, working in outreach and accommodation settings Working
a 24/7 rotating roster including weekend, evening and night shifts Attractive hourly rates equivalent
to
$37.35-$40.05
/hour + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging About the Opportunities
As a
Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker , you will support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health issues to achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals. On a day-to-day basis you will: Listen to and create opportunities and activities that meet the interests and goals of people. Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education. Ensure that individual support is provided to a person that accesses Flourish Australia services that meet their recovery journey goals and is strengths-based and led by the person wherever possible. Be ‘hands-on’ and involved in direct service delivery. We value lived experience and believe peer support is a powerful part of the mental health recovery journey. Therefore, our
Peer Worker
roles are for those willing to use their lived experience and personal recovery to mentor people with a lived experience of a mental health issue. You will use your lived experience to inform and contribute to staff learning, service understanding, and delivering person-led, strengths-focused, recovery-based service. Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work-related purposes. Who we are
Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs. Our positions are open
to all suitably qualified applicants . We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates. Selection Criteria
Certificate IV or above in a relevant field OR a minimum of 2-years full-time experience working in the human services field (as recognised by Flourish Australia) A strong commitment to recovery-based practice in the workplace. A personal lived experience of a mental health issue and recovery. Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue. Understanding of, and ability to effectively use, Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems. Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by: Level 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) Tax-Free Salary Packaging
available up to $15,900 (casuals ineligible) Generous leave provisions including
17.5% leave loading
and
2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
(casuals ineligible) Family-friendly and
flexible working conditions Opportunities for
career progression, professional development and training
such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST Employee Assistance Program
for confidential wellbeing support Regular
supervision (reflective practice) , ongoing 1:1
mentoring , strong
team support
and a
comprehensive induction
program Inclusive initiatives
such as our
Rainbow Network and YarnUp
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff Personal
Fleet pricing discounts
with our preferred automotive supplier Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers
(Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc) All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, in line with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy and will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australia's Private or Secondary Employment Policy. How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page; we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application. Interviews to be held on a rolling basis. Apply now! Flourish Australia is committed to protecting your privacy and respects the confidentiality of the information provided. Flourish Australia collects personal information via a third-party service provider to assess your employment application in accordance with the Privacy Act and Australian Privacy Principles. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by an external service provider.
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Peer Workers and Mental Health Workers
to join our dedicated
Tamworth
teams! The positions available are: Full-time, part-time and casual Based in
Tamworth, working in outreach and accommodation settings Working
a 24/7 rotating roster including weekend, evening and night shifts Attractive hourly rates equivalent
to
$37.35-$40.05
/hour + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging About the Opportunities
As a
Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker , you will support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health issues to achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals. On a day-to-day basis you will: Listen to and create opportunities and activities that meet the interests and goals of people. Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education. Ensure that individual support is provided to a person that accesses Flourish Australia services that meet their recovery journey goals and is strengths-based and led by the person wherever possible. Be ‘hands-on’ and involved in direct service delivery. We value lived experience and believe peer support is a powerful part of the mental health recovery journey. Therefore, our
Peer Worker
roles are for those willing to use their lived experience and personal recovery to mentor people with a lived experience of a mental health issue. You will use your lived experience to inform and contribute to staff learning, service understanding, and delivering person-led, strengths-focused, recovery-based service. Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work-related purposes. Who we are
Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs. Our positions are open
to all suitably qualified applicants . We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates. Selection Criteria
Certificate IV or above in a relevant field OR a minimum of 2-years full-time experience working in the human services field (as recognised by Flourish Australia) A strong commitment to recovery-based practice in the workplace. A personal lived experience of a mental health issue and recovery. Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue. Understanding of, and ability to effectively use, Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems. Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by: Level 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) Tax-Free Salary Packaging
available up to $15,900 (casuals ineligible) Generous leave provisions including
17.5% leave loading
and
2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
(casuals ineligible) Family-friendly and
flexible working conditions Opportunities for
career progression, professional development and training
such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST Employee Assistance Program
for confidential wellbeing support Regular
supervision (reflective practice) , ongoing 1:1
mentoring , strong
team support
and a
comprehensive induction
program Inclusive initiatives
such as our
Rainbow Network and YarnUp
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff Personal
Fleet pricing discounts
with our preferred automotive supplier Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers
(Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc) All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, in line with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy and will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australia's Private or Secondary Employment Policy. How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page; we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application. Interviews to be held on a rolling basis. Apply now! Flourish Australia is committed to protecting your privacy and respects the confidentiality of the information provided. Flourish Australia collects personal information via a third-party service provider to assess your employment application in accordance with the Privacy Act and Australian Privacy Principles. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by an external service provider.
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