The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Consumer Peer Support Worker

Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services

• Be a part of a passionate team of lived experience professionals with a commitment to trauma informed practice. We meet people where they are at and encourage self-determination.
• This role will primarily be in our inpatient John Cade Unit.
• Full-time role Monday to Friday – hours negotiable.

RMH-MHS is at the forefront of innovative mental health and addiction treatment. We provide holistic support to individuals in need, and we value the contributions of peer support workers in our team.  We are looking for a new team member for the Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health to work in our inpatient unit and across other programs as needed.  We are dedicated to a culturally safe, trauma-informed practice within mental health services.  The team include both clinical and lived and living experience staff with a focus on inclusivity of consumers and their individual support needs. 

Your new role:

As a Peer Support Worker you will play a crucial role within the inpatient unit. Drawing from your personal experience of mental health service use, you will provide unique and person-centred support. Your role includes supporting consumers during their stay with us, facilitating and participating in group programs, and connecting people with Lived Experience led groups and our Safe Haven.

About you:

• You have some experience in a similar role.
• You are passionate about supporting people and encouraging self-determination.
• You are patient and willing to meet people where they are at.
• Willingness to work in other parts of the service where our other peers are located eg; our Safe Haven.

Benefits of working with the Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services

• Join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals' lives.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of mental health and addiction recovery services.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development.
• Access benefits such as salary packaging and close proximity to public transport.

For a full Position Description, please click here.

Interested?
If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, please apply through the portal. Early application is encouraged, as applications will be reviewed as they come in and the position may close early. Applications will not be accepted via direct email.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Working With Children Check.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.