In-Demand Peer support workers Jobs in Parkville, Vic

Emergency Department Consumer Peer Support Worker
St Vincent's Health Australia —Fitzroy VIC
- $88,233.60 - $96,408.00 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
Peer Worker - Lived Experience
Forensicare Careers —Ravenhall VIC
- $68,874 - $73,070 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Youth Justice Worker- Day Shift / Parkville
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Parkville VIC
- Up to $107,278 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Production Team Member
Edible Blooms —Port Melbourne VIC
- From $55,000 a year
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Allied Health Assistant Grade 2
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $29.00 - $32.91 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- BLS Certification
- Research
2d
Mobile Drug Safety Worker and NSP Outreach (Combined Role)
healthAbility —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Social Work
Family Support Worker
Wise Healthcare Pty Ltd —South Morang VIC
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Education
- Social Work
Quick Apply
3d
Personal Care Worker - Casual
Benetas —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $46.33 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Nursing
3d
Social Work Entry Level Program
The Royal Melbourne Hospital —Parkville VIC
- Full-time
- AI
- Communication skills
4d
Youth Justice Worker - Day Shift / Cherry Creek
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $81,496 - $93,719 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Mental Health Support Worker - Burwood
Beyond Health Services —Burwood VIC
- $31.46 - $65.83 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Patient monitoring
- First Aid Certification
Quick Apply
Rehabilitation Consultant - New Employment Services
IPAR —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
2d
Claims Consultant, AusSuper
TAL —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
Quick Apply
Mental Health Consultant
Gallagher Bassett —Melbourne VIC
- Health insurance
- Work from home
Early Childhood Support Practitioner / Positive Behaviour Support
ORS —Mount Waverley VIC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Paediatrics
- Work from home
- Parental leave
12d
Lived & Living Experience Senior Family Carer Peer Worker
Austin Health —Heidelberg VIC
- Full-time
- Health insurance
4d
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Avina —Malvern VIC
- $76,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Employment Support Officer
WISE Employment —Heidelberg West VIC
- Full-time
- Case management
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
Personal Care Worker
Benetas —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $37.06 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
4d
Enrolled Nurse
Benetas —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $41.63 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
4d

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Emergency Department Consumer Peer Support Worker

St Vincent's Health Australia -
Fitzroy VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$88,233.60 - $96,408.00 a year

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Salary packaging

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Writing skills
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Fitzroy location - Work for one of Australia's leading hospitals
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Full time fixed term position for 6 months (1.0EFT available)

About the Role
You will provide support to consumers presenting to the EDWR with a mental health and/or AOD issue, people experiencing homelessness, and consumers identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and assist them whilst they await care.

Through utilisation of different lived experience frameworks such as trauma-informed care, the goal of the PSW in the EDWR is to develop a trusting relationship with ED consumers by offering companionship, empathy and empowerment, so that feelings of isolation and rejection can be replaced with hope, a sense of feeling safe and a belief in personal control.

Engage with patients in the EDWR through informal, patient-led interactions including providing emotional support, active listening and empathy.
Interact with patients in the EDWR that fit within the inclusion criteria

Work collaboratively within the inter-disciplinary teams whilst ensuring that the work aligns to the framework and models of practice of the consumer Lived Experience discipline.

Classification for this position ranges between AK43 - AK46 ($88,233.60 - $96,408 per annum).

Your Contribution

A lived experience in mental illness, homelessness &/or AOD issues.
An understanding of the diversity of the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of our community, and the impact this has on consumers’ and families and carers’ experience of mental illness
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including problem solving ability and conflict resolution skills, as well as sound oral and writing skills
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain.

What we Offer

A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

About our Emergency Department
The Emergency Department is introducing a new multidisciplinary team which brings together clinicians from mental health, drug and alcohol and the ED care coordination team ALERT to provide specialised care to patients presenting to the ED with high acuity mental health and AOD issues, and complex psychosocial needs. Working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in the ED, the Consumer Peer Support Worker in the Emergency Department Waiting Room (EDWR) will help, support, and offer companionship to different consumers whilst they wait in the EDWR.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

6 September 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

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