Peer Worker

Austin Health

Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
On-site
Lived experience of childhood sexual assault
Facilitate support group discussions
Trauma informed care
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team and support fellow survivors in their healing journey

Job Summary

  • This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team and support fellow survivors in their healing journey.
  • Comprehensive training and support will be provided as part of the role.
  • Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide.

Matching Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team and support fellow survivors in their healing journey.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived experience of childhood sexual assault
  • Facilitate support group discussions
  • Trauma informed care
  • Empathy and respect
  • Publicly declare victim survivor status

Nice-to-have

  • Curious and open to learning
  • Grounded and stable in recovery
  • Collaborate with victim survivors
  • Intersectional approach to support

Key Requirements

  • Lived experience of childhood sexual assault and recovery
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexibility to work evenings

Work Rights

Not specified

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