Salary: + Casual LoadingMake a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well-recognised national not-for-profitCasual, fully remote WFH roleCollaborative team environment with development opportunitiesWhat is headspace National?headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their families and friends, access vital support through our services in over 154 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.About Online CommunitiesOnline Communities provides peer-to-peer support via online Peer-Led Group Chats for young people and family. Online Communities is part of the headspace Digital Mental Health Programs, a division of headspace National that provides online support through digital mediums to young people and families across Australia. headspace Online Communities aims to create opportunities for meaningful connections, peer support, and real-time discussions about specific topics with skilled headspace peer workers.About The RoleThe Online Communities team is seeking a peer worker with lived experience supporting a young person through their mental health journey to work alongside other Peer Workers online, to moderate and facilitate the Adults Supporting Young People Peer-Led chat on Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.This role requires the individual to draw on their lived experience to share, connect, and facilitate meaningful discussions with participants, creating a safe and supportive space where participants can share their experiences, connect with others in similar situations, and find the tools and strategies they need for their circumstances.The role involves working with a team of peer workers and requires strong teamwork and engagement during service delivery time to ensure roles and responsibilities are shared and communication channels are strong for effective service delivery.Shifts will be available in the evening from 6 PM, when the Peer Chat is delivered (Wednesday evening). There may also be non-service delivery shifts available during the weekdays as required. Based on availability, there may also be opportunities to join additional peer chats throughout the week (no weekend work).Who We're Looking ForSomeone with strong online communication skills to help build and maintain a robust online community. This includes monitoring messages from chat participants, reinforcing positive messages, and sharing your own experiences to support others.Supportive adults with experience supporting young people with mental ill-health to help headspace's online community service users via our online peer support group chats.An individual comfortable with the online medium, who enjoys working in a remote and diverse team environment.Someone committed to the continuous improvement and consistent delivery of a quality peer work experience to those who access Online Communities.Applicants with previous peer work experience will be viewed favourably.What's on OfferRemote-based role on a casual basisProfessional development opportunitiesA focus on well-being and commitment to diversityCasual hourly rate of $32.70 per hour + casual loadingAdditional evening shift penalty ratesHow to ApplyClick on 'Apply Now' to view the position description and application questions, and to complete your application.Your application must include a resume, responses to the application questions, and a cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for the role, considering the Key Responsibilities outlined in the position description.For more information, contact Hamish Czygan via email: ****** will be reviewed as received; therefore, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.We will be reviewing applications as they are received and will close this advert once we have suitable candidates for interviews.To be Eligible for this Position You MustHave the right to live and work in Australia.Hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other States/Territories in addition to your Home State).Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check.headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.
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