Consumer Peer Worker (LEW Level 3) - HOPE team

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent, Part-time (0.8EFT/64hours)
• Lived Experience Worker Level 3
• Located at 549 St Kilda Rd
• A lived experience of mental health challenges, which may include suicidal crises
• Regular supervision and frequent opportunities for professional development

The Department

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner Southeastern area of Melbourne.

The HOPE (Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement) initiative has been set up and funded to provide tailored, holistic support to people experiencing suicidal thoughts or post a suicide attempt. The program aim is to support the person and their carers and families to identify and build the protective factors that reduce the risk of suicide and/or repeated intentional self-harm.

The Role

As a member of the HOPE team, you will use your skills and lived experience of your own suicidal crisis or suicide attempt, to support consumer engagement alongside members of the multidisciplinary team by enhancing the consumer’s own sense of agency and encouraging their sense of hope and personal value.

About You

You will draw from your own lived experience of having a significant mental health challenge and the ability to use your experience to inspire hope and belief in recovery.

Essential

• A personal lived experience of mental health challenges, which may include suicidal crises.
• Have recovered from suicidal crisis and have been successfully navigating life stressors for 12-24 months
• Demonstrated experience working in a peer work role (typically 12 months or more).
• Demonstrated understanding of consumer peer work and recovery-oriented practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within peer scope of practice.
• Australian working rights and current influenza vaccination
• Current drivers licence
• Be willing to complete a police check and hold a satisfactory Working with Children Check

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
• Intentional Peer Support Training

Staff Benefits 

A new carpark waiting list has been implemented at The Alfred.

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to public transport and cafes

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Heidi Farrant, Team Leader Peer Work Hospital & Emergency Services at [email protected]   

Applications close at 11.00 pm AEST on Tuesday 21st July 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.