About the Role

Closing Date: 10/02/2025 

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments 
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities
• Access to wellness programs and fitness passport

The Living and Lived Experience Manager will be a valued member of the Living and Lived experience workforce to undertake AWH strategic and operational goals in partnership with the retrospective director. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

1. Tertiary qualification in health, welfare, community development, and/or adult education (or equivalent experience)

2. Proven experience in lived and living experience leadership role within the mental health sector.

3. Demonstrated commitment to principles of co-production and recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and family-focused and person-centred service provision.

4. Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading a mental health program, lived and living experience work or lived and living experience program.

5. Understanding of the needs and issues for LLEW working in clinical mental health services.

6. Leadership and change management skills and capabilities including critical thinking, problem solving, and cultivating strong working relationships

7. Proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

8. Demonstrated commitment to supervision, education, training and ongoing professional development and participation in any workforce development strategies.

Employment Type: This is a Fulltime opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Cindy Vangalen at cindyvangalen@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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