Join our Team

• Lead and supervise the implementation of the Lived Experience Graduate Program in a leading mental health organisation
• Part Time, Fixed Term (15.2 hours per week until Feb 2027)
• Dandenong location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers with a range of residential, mobile outreach, centre based and online services. We have been supporting people living with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 45 years.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

The Lived Experience Graduate Supervisor for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals will be responsible for leading, guiding and supporting the Lived Experience Graduates participating in the Graduate Program. The position will act as the direct line manager for the Lived Experience Graduates and provide supervision, mentorship and opportunities for reflective practice throughout their employment period.

We are seeking a self—motivated individual for a Part Time, Fixed Term (until Feb 2027) opportunity located in the Dandenong area. The role will participate in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Graduate Program, including communities of practice and a range of learning and development activities. The role will also build relationships with education and training providers and support services hosting Interns.

Key responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Service Operations Manager and other stakeholders to develop a Graduate Learning Program.
• Develop and implement a Graduate Learning Program review and evaluation plan.
• Support Graduates to develop individual learning plans that focus on their required knowledge, skills and abilities to work effectively in the mental health and wellbeing system.
• Lead, guide, educate and support Graduates by providing supervision and coaching, support with effective learning and development programs, mental health training and a range of educational experiences throughout their employment period.
• Work closely with the Lived Experience Workforce Practice Lead (Locals Establishment) to ensure the support provided to Graduates is in line with the Lived Experience Workforce supports across the Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals.
• Support the Service Operations Manager to prepare and submit reports and outcomes in relation to the program to internal and external stakeholders, including advice, updates, insights and analysis.

 What you’ll bring

• Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/ or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or equivalate education is required.
• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health related field as designated by Mind will be considered.
• Previous experience in using lived experience and Expertise in a dedicated Peer role strongly desirable.
• Experience or ability to acquire skills in understanding needs and working collaboratively to plan wellbeing supports using evidence informed approaches and tools, for example in challenging situations.
• Previous experience providing leadership and support to a lived experience team/staff is highly sought after.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, childcare, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Workplace Banking Portal that provides convenient access to a range of banking and lifestyle benefits offered through Mind’s CommBank program.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 498992. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 6 February 2026. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.

Michelle Murray, Service Operations Manager
Michelle.Murray@mindaustralia.org.au

 Position Description

 PD Lived Experience Graduate Supervisor - Dandenong Local - 20260129.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au