• Part Time (38 hrs per fortnight), Ongoing role based in St Kilda
• SCHADS Level 5 + super + leave loading + salary packaging
• Supervise, lead, mentor and coach a team who have a lived experience.

About the opportunity

The Peer Cadet Program responds to the Royal Commission’s recommendation to increase the number of entry points for lived experience workforces and provide a supportive and structured environment for learning. The Peer Cadet Program will provide an opportunity for people with lived experience to enter paid employment whilst undertaking relevant study (Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work).

The Project Lead will have a lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges and will be willing to purposefully use their story to help others further their understanding. The Project Lead will undertake a coordination and service readiness role; undertaking the scoping and development work required to establish the Peer Cadet Program.

The role will also coordinate and lead the Program in alignment with the purpose and outcome requirements described by The Department of Health.

View the position description here

What’s on offer

In addition to receiving a base salary of $49.28 p/hr + superannuation, you’ll also have access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits, which can be used for rent, mortgage repayments, or living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

You can also increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program, access paid parental leave for up to 10 weeks, and receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.

About you

You will bring with you:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work and/ or Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, OT, Psychiatric Nursing, Youth Work, or other Allied Health Disciplines.
• Lived experience of mental health recovery or as a consumer of mental health services or Consumer Carer.
• Strong understanding of the needs and issues facing people experiencing severe and enduring mental health challenges.
• Experience in project management.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Tali Brash, Program Lead via email - tali.brash@vt.uniting.org 

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.