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Join to apply for the Peer Workers and Mental Health Workers role at Flourish Australia1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Peer Workers and Mental Health Workers role at Flourish AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Flourish Australia has multiple exciting opportunities for Peer Workers and Mental Health Workers to join our dedicated Sydney team!The positions available are:Closed-term full-time (76 hours/fortnight) until 30 June 2026, based in Surry HillsClosed-term full-time (76 hours/fortnight) until 30 June 2026, based in CaringbahClosed-term part-time (60.8 hours/fortnight) until 30 June 2026, based in MarrickvilleWorking Monday to FridayAttractive hourly rates equivalent to $37.35-$40.05/hour + Super + Additional Benefits!About the OpportunitiesAs 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. 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.Full criteria and position description are available within the application.The BenefitsLevel 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 conditionsOpportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASISTEmployee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing supportRegular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction programInclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staffPersonal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplierEmployee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)Selection CriteriaCertificate 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 (Peer Worker role only)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.A current Australian Drivers Licence.Who we areFlourish Australia is one of Australias most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each persons 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.All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australias Private or Secondary Employment Policy.Applications close 23 May 2025 at 5pm. 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