Lead Consumer Peer Support Worker

Reference Number: 52579:  Lead Consumer Peer Support Worker, Mental Health  Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)  Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)    About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.  Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. An exciting opportunity exists for a Lead Lived Experience Support Worker, who is passionate, highly motivated and has suitable experience. We are seeking applications from suitable candidates to lead a small team of Lived Experience Worker at Broadmeadows and Craigieburn Community Hospital (Hume Community Mental Health) About Northern Health: Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg. About Mental Health Division:  Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern. Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles. We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.  About the Role: You will mentor and support Peer Workers across our team and contribute to the development of peer-led programs. This role works directly with consumers of the Hume and Craigieburn Community Team to support their recovery, enhance resilience, and empower them to reconnect with community life. The position also plays a key role in strengthening staff and consumer understanding of the value and impact of the peer workforce within clinical mental health services.  This role requires you to lead a small group of Lived Experience Workers (Consumer Peer Support Workers) across two campuses, whilst predominantly being based in Broadmeadows. This role is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of staff and service delivery to our client group across the Hume Local Government Area To be successful in this role you will have: Passionate and creative leadership skills Lived experience in the mental health workplace  Capacity to guide and inspire your team. Strong communication and listening skills, and empathy A deep understanding of the complexities of lived experience.  Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. If you have any questions, please phone Tanya Goodison, Program Manager on or refer to Position Description.  Applications close on 2 December 2025 at 11.59pm.  Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.