Le Participation & Inclusion Coordinator

Lived Experience Participation and Inclusion Coordinator For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.
Position Details Classification: SCHADS Level 6 with a salary range of $106,487 - $111,209 per annum + Superannuation Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year Location: Head office, Preston, VIC, however remote or hybrid working arrangements will be considered About Neami National We're Neami.
We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life - and we give our all to support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self.
For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow.
Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms.
We're proud to support 30,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands.
These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.
Values Together with our vision and purpose, our values define who we are and guide the way we operate.
They are fundamental to our identity, and we align all our actions with them.
Connecting Learning Belonging About your new role Reporting to the Lived Experience Participation and Inclusion Lead, the Lived Experience Participation and Inclusion Coordinator will work across three separate, and interconnected portfolio areas: Diversity and Inclusion and Consumer Participation: Lived Experience: As a designated role, the Lived Experience Participation and Inclusion Coordinator will bring Lived Experience learnings and principles applied as their primary knowledge, complemented by excellent interpersonal engagement skills, consultation, and continuous improvement abilities.
Neami is committed to providing Lived Experience-specific coaching and supervision and will collaborate with the successful applicant on this support.
Diversity and Inclusion: Support Neami's whole-of-organisation approach to diversity and inclusion to shape safe, accessible, and responsive workplaces, spaces, and services.
Support the development of resources and practical ways to bring to life Neami's philosophy of diversity and inclusion.
Support Operations and consult on effective ways to ensure Neami is centring people, diversity of perspective, best practice, and current research to inform organisational development, activities, and processes.
Support Neami's whole-of-organisation approach to consumer and carer participation.
Identify, communicate and support the integration of new developments and best practice in Consumer Participation and Co-design, and operate as a resource to stimulate innovative thinking for stakeholders.
Providing expertise and thought leadership to Consumer Participation capacity building initiatives.
Advocate for the embedding of Lived Experience perspectives into organisational solutions, opportunities, and tenders for safety and sustainability.
Support pathways for authentic Consumer and Carer voice and participation.
What will Neami offer Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month (Full time only), Gratis Leave and Wellness leave Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance What you will bring to the role Personal experience of mental health challenges, service use and demonstrated ability to apply learnings as primary way of working.
A deep understanding of the Lived Experience lens and experience contributing this as your primary perspective in a role, program, system, or consultation setting.
Understanding of diversity and inclusion within the workplace and the impacts of intersectionality on people accessing mental health services and support.
Sound knowledge of the Consumer Movement and Consumer Participation pathways/programs.
Demonstrated experience in collaboration and engagement.
Personal lived/living experience of recovery as a family, friend or carer.
Your recovery experience may be related to mental health, suicidal crisis, drugs and alcohol use or trauma.
Willingness to identify or be identified by others as a professional with lived experience of recovery.
Willingness to share and draw on lived experience purposefully in the role to instill confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery.
What the role requires National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered.
How to apply The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description (please select paperclip icon).
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If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity.
We're passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development.
If your application is shortlisted: We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.
We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami.
If you have any further questions regarding this role which are not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact: Georgie Hartigan, Lived Experience Participation & Inclusion Lead - ****** If you have any technical issues when applying for this role, please email ****** for assistance.
Applications Close: 7th November 2024 Be Yourself -Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community.
First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people.
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