Community Engagement Worker - Lived Experience Worker

Melbourne, AustraliaReference: 6835106Part-Time, 0.8 FTE, ongoingWork for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisationGenerous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable incomeSo why cohealth?cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.About The RoleThis position sits within the Homelessness Cluster which aims to improve the health, wellbeing, housing, and social outcomes of people experiencing homelessness in the Inner North-West of Melbourne.Lived experience of homelessness, mental ill-health, or substance use, and recovery, complemented by first-hand experience engaging with the service system as a client.Lived Experience Workers address immediate crisis support needs, through to longer term support to establish safe and affordable long-term housing.Please refer to the Position Description for more information.Your Duties IncludeShare lived experience where it is appropriate relevant, and purposeful to the recovery journey of the consumerProvide community-based support in partnership with clients, that is strengths-based, recovery-oriented, and goal directedWork collaboratively with clients, carers, and community services to conduct assessments, identify goals, and support the implementation and review of care plansFacilitate peer-led and therapeutic groups that support recovery, social connection, and skill developmentDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersWhat Cohealth OffersExciting Parental leave benefitscohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous serviceEligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as wellSalary packaging to suit you - tax free amount of up to $15,900 p.a (mortgage, rent, or credit cards) and a further $2,650 p.a (meal, entertainment expenses and holiday accommodation) alongside generous reward programs from our salary packaging providers. Find out more on salary packaging here: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Jobs-and-employment-types/Working-as-an-employee/Salary-sacrificing-for-employees/Novated Leasing availableCounselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programsWe offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)Our Ideal CandidateDemonstrated lived experience and/or relevant tertiary qualification with the ability to use personal experience to support othersSound understanding of the Social Determinants of Health, Trauma-Informed Care, recovery models, and strengths-based practiceHigh-level interpersonal skills, including the ability to form respectful, professional relationshipsStrong belief and personal alignment in cohealth Values and MissionApplication ProcessTo download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://cohealthcareers.org.au/Current-Jobs & enter ref code: 6835106.Applications close 05 December 2025 at 10pmYou will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and Cover Letter, please note we will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Alex Vowles on Alexandra.Vowles@cohealth.org.auAll appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working With Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.Applications Close: 05 Dec 2025