- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Part-Time (56 hours/fortnight), Fixed Term (until August 2027)
- Salary: Lived Experience Worker Level 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Western Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Services are situated in a growth corridor where continuous development, service expansion and innovative new programs are on the rise. The Division of Mental Health and Wellbeing spans across multiple Western Health sites including Sunshine, Footscray, Melton and Sunbury with growth expected throughout the full scope of Western Health’s reach.
Our recovery-oriented approach to care is provided by a multidisciplinary workforce comprising skilled clinicians, consumers and carers. These services include hospital based, community and specialist mental health and wellbeing services for adults, older adults, children and adolescents who are experiencing, or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness.
This position is offered on a limited tenure (12-month), part-time (0.7 FTE) basis.
The role covers all of Western Health’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Services division.
Key responsibilities:
The Children and Young Person position broadens the scope and reach of the Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) program by providing a targeted focus to support for young carers in their local environment and strengthening identification and referral pathways for young carers through the mental health and education systems. The CYP Worker position will contribute to the provision of a whole of family approach to service delivery.
About you:
Key requirements:
- Experience in being able to intentionally share your lived/living experience of supporting a parent or guardian with mental ill health to connect with them, sharing skills, information and knowledge as appropriate in a way that brings hope and optimism; PSWs inspire hope as living examples that recovery is possible.
- Ability to collaborate efficiently with relevant service providers. The carer peer worker will be expected to identify support needs and options for children, young people, and young carers to strengthen existing support networks.
- Ability to advocate for and empower young/carers to engage with appropriate services for their health and wellbeing.
- Capacity to proactively and professionally promote awareness of young carer supports to service providers, including through developing relationships with local schools and other youth-focused organisations.
- Capacity to professionally make connections that build on strengths and are inclusive of diversity (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as well as those from culturally and LGBTQI+ diverse backgrounds).
About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning and Development
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.
Community Impact and Inclusion
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.
Organisational Culture and Environment
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about continuous development, service expansion and innovative new programs, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 21 September 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Caroline Schmidli via [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
