Senior Consumer Consultant

St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Base: $76,086 - $83,169 pro-rata; bonus/equity: no...
Lived/living experience of mental health challenges
Accessing mental health services
Co-production, co-design, consultation principles
The Senior Consumer Consultant will advocate for consumers of SVMH, utilising consumer perspectives and expertise to uphold the human rights of individuals

Job Summary

  • The Senior Consumer Consultant will advocate for consumers of SVMH, utilising consumer perspectives and expertise to uphold the human rights of individuals.
  • Organise and chair the Consumer Reference Committee, providing appropriate information and support to Consumer Representatives and other Committee Members.
  • Excellent benefits including salary packaging, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a friendly and supportive environment.

Matching Summary

The Senior Consumer Consultant will advocate for consumers of SVMH, utilising consumer perspectives and expertise to uphold the human rights of individuals.

Salary

Base: $76,086 - $83,169 pro-rata; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary packaging, ongoing training, fitness passport

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived/Living Experience of mental health challenges
  • Accessing mental health services
  • Co-production, co-design, consultation principles
  • Recovery-oriented practice
  • Strengths Model of Care
  • Advocate for systemic change

Nice-to-have

  • Culturally competent services
  • Working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Supportive environment
  • Continuous improvement culture

Key Requirements

  • 2 years' experience as a Lived/Living Experience Worker
  • Experience contributing to consumer engagement projects
  • Experience in training design, delivery, and evaluation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Understanding of Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
  • Current Victorian driver’s license
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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