Lived Experience Facilitators

About the Role At Richmind WA, every role matters. We walk alongside people living with mental health and/or substance use challenges, helping them discover their own courage to shape their lives. Our services are led by compassion, recovery principles, and lived experience expertise. Why this role matters Recovery doesn't happen alone. As a facilitator, you'll: Lead Recovery Roadmap groups and individual sessions where residents feel safe, supported, and respected. Share your Lived Experience (appropriately and safely) to build trust, connection, and hope. Foster a culture of mutual learning, dignity of risk, and recovery‑oriented practice. Help co‑design group agreements so every voice is heard and valued. Collaborate with our Service Enhancement Team to keep improving and shaping our programs. This isn't just facilitation – it's creating a space where recovery can flourish. To Be Successful We're looking for someone who brings heart, courage, and commitment alongside the following: Essential (must have) It is a genuine occupational qualification of this position to have a lived experience of mental health / social and emotional wellbeing issues and recovery , in accordance with section 66(s)(c) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****. Previous experience in adult education, or workshop / group facilitation with the ability to adapt to a wide variety of learning needs. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a strong team orientation and consumer focus. High level understanding of the Peer Workforce, consumer education, and the mental health sector in WA. Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team based on an ethos of collaboration, kindness, co‑operation, respect and mutual support. Demonstrated skills / understanding of managing effective and efficient delivery of education and training packages. Ability to work autonomously, use initiative, and provide leadership of a team to meet required outcomes. Desirable (nice to have) Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work. Experience working with people across a diversity of backgrounds. Understanding of the not-for-profit sector. We currently have two positions available in the Perth Metro area and one position in the Southwest, each offered as a 12-month fixed‑term contract. All roles are part‑time, with flexibility to work 3 to 4 days per week. Travel across the Perth Metro and Southwest are a requirement of the role. A pool car will be provided. Who are we? At Richmind WA, we've been supporting people on their mental health journeys for over 50 years. We're recovery‑first, lived experience‑led, and proudly Rainbow Tick accredited. We walk alongside people with compassion, courage, and belief in their potential. Our services are residential, outreach, and everything in between—person‑centred, trauma‑informed, and inclusive at the core. Our values Live and breathe recovery are brave and explore Listen deeply and learn Put people first Are inclusive and promote belonging We work with Elders and First Nations staff to ensure culturally safe supports and value people of every background, identity, and experience. Why join us? Meaningful work, every single day Flexible shift patterns—because life happens Salary packaging up to $18,640 (boosts your take‑home pay) Two bonus leave days—your birthday + wellbeing leave Training, mentoring, and access to LinkedIn Learning Four weeks of annual leave (with the option to buy more) Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program Long service leave after 5 years Ready to use your lived experience to inspire hope? Apply today and join us in creating recovery spaces where people feel safe, supported, and empowered. Click "Apply" with your résumé and a short cover letter telling us:- Why this role speaks to you- How your values align with ours- What makes you a great Lived Experience Group Facilitator Have questions? Reach out to our People & Capability team:We assess applications as they're received, so don't wait—we'd love to hear from you. It takes courage to support someone's recovery — and even more to believe in your own. If this sounds like your kind of purpose, we hope you'll apply. Please note: Our team will be on a short Christmas break from Tuesday 23 December **** and will return on Monday 5 January ****. Applications will continue to be reviewed, with shortlisting and contact resuming after this time. #J-*****-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr