Family Carer Peer Support Advisor

Position : Family Carer Peer Support Advisor

Time Fraction : Parttime 0.8 FTE) job share arrangements possible

Salary Range :

• Annual Base Salary $85000 $91600 (fulltime equivalent) Superannuation
• Parttime equivalent range $68000 $73000

SCHADS Level : 4

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : Fixedterm until June 2026

Role Type : Designated Lived Experience role

Reports to : General Manager Tandem Support Services

Location : Tandem Office Abbotsford / Hybrid

Benefits : Generous notforprofit salary packaging job sharing available

About Tandem

Tandem was established in 1994 and is proud to be the trusted voice of family and friends in mental health in Victoria. As the Victorian peak body with a sole focus on the needs and interests of mental health carers Tandems role is to provide leadership coordination and knowledge for the organisations and individuals who are working to improve outcomes for Victorian people living with mental health challenges their family carers and supporters.

Tandem is committed to ensuring that the importance of the contribution expertise experiences and needs of family carers and supporters is recognised and addressed and that they will be essential partners in recovery service governance and delivery planning research and evaluation.

Your Role

As a Family Carer Peer Support Advisor you will provide information and referrals peer support and nonlegal advocacy to assist family carers and supporters in navigating the mental health system and NDIS.

You will provide peer support via phone inperson and online enabling family carers and supporters to achieve better supports and be recognised and included as partners in recovery of the person they support.

This role also involves representing Tandem in sector forums information sessions and member meetings across Victoria to share knowledge resources and updates with the community.

What Makes Me Ideal for This Role

Were looking for someone with :

Lived experience as a family carer or supporter of someone with mental health challenges.

Experience in providing advocacy advice and information within a mental health context and the ability to handle complex and sensitive issues with compassion

Ability to engage with diverse communities including carers with complex needs.

A collaborative mindset with experience developing relationships across services and organisations.

Relevant tertiary qualification (Social Work Psychology Counselling or Community Development).

Desirable (though not essential)

Ability to speak a language other than English.

Why Join Tandem

This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact by ensuring families carers and supporters are heard informed and connected to the support they need.

Join an organisation that values inclusivity compassion and the lived experience of family carers and supporters.

Hybrid opportunity and consideration for flexible working arrangements to support caring responsibilities

Salary packaging benefits and Portable Long Service Leave

Wed love to hear from you! If you would like to know more about this role and whether its right for you please reach out to our friendly team.

To apply please send your resume and a cover letter.

Please see the attached Position Description for more information about the role.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people as well as people of diverse genders ages cultural backgrounds and lived experiences.

Any questions Lets talk contact Wendy Ayzit onor by email at using the subject line : Family Carer Peer Support Advisor enquiry via Ethical Jobs

Required Experience :

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 91600 - 91600