Job Description
Mind Australia is a leading community-managed specialist mental health service provider with over 45 years of experience in supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges.
We provide practical and motivational support that helps people develop the skills they need to move on, thrive, and improve the quality of their lives. Our approach looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life, promoting diversity and social inclusion.
About the Role
The Lived Experience Career Compass Lead will work from a lived experience perspective to lead the coordinated delivery of three state-wide early career programs:
* The Peer Cadet Program
* Pilot Student Placement Program - Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work
* Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Early Career Program
This role requires the ability to form connections and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable authentic and inclusive engagement and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
* Has a lived/living experience of mental distress and recovery and understanding of, and ability and willingness to, contribute this Lived Expertise in working towards greater state-wide and organisational impact.
* Support the design, development and implementation of successful Early Career Programs.
* Provide informed strategic advice regarding policies and procedures, legislation, workforce planning, Lived Experience practice, sustainability, and innovation.
Requirements
* Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/or Advanced training is required.
* Tertiary qualifications in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health-related field as designated by Mind are also desirable but not required.
* Demonstrated understanding of lived experience workforce approaches including peer work, co-design, co-production, and workforce development.
* A commitment to social change and human rights-centred practice.
* Passion to drive and champion change and progress the lived experience agenda throughout the organisation and more broadly.
* Ability to build strong relationships with lived experience colleagues, community groups, and key stakeholders.
What We Offer
* Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses.
* Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
* Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.
* Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and your family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit Mind Careers and reference number 497339. Complete an online application form and attach a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter outlining:
* Share an example of a workforce development project that you have led and implemented. Describe the project, your leadership role, and how you utilised your lived expertise in this space.
* Your experience in growing relationships and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Thursday 10th April.