Work at SHARC
About us
Established in 1995, SHARC is a community of people impacted by alcohol, drugs and gambling, including family, friends and supporters. Together, we work towards an Australian society where our communities’ lived expertise is at the heart of inclusive communities, services, and systems.
Our Vision: Lived expertise is at the heart of inclusive communities and services, where people proudly share their experiences and support each other in a society free of stigma and discrimination.
Our Purpose: We transform lives, services and society through our community’s lived experience of alcohol and other drugs, gambling and related harms. We create change by being ourselves, supporting one another, telling our stories, sharing our knowledge, advocating and building allyships.
SHARC places a priority on a positive, supportive, and productive work environment. Our services operate within an empowerment framework which maximises clients’ and volunteers’ opportunities for self-responsibility, mutual support and participation. We transform lives, services and society through our community’s lived experience of alcohol and other drugs, gambling and related harms.
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Current job openings:
About the program:
Our Residential Peer Program believes in the value of lived experience, one peer helping another, at all levels of the service system. Since its establishment, SHARC’s practice and service delivery has been underpinned by peer support. Â
We are the lead sector resource for peer activities and peer workforce development, working alongside the Department of Health to support the growth, development and sustainability of Victoria’s AOD peer workforce. We focus on state-wide capacity building of peer support activities, and the development of the AOD peer workforce discipline.   Â
SHARC provides peer mentor support to participants in the following court programs:   Â
- The Children’s Court of Victoria Family Drug Treatment Court (FDTC) in Broadmeadows and Shepparton Â
- The Magistrates Court of Victoria’s Drug Court in Melbourne, Dandenong, Ballarat and Shepparton Â
- The County Court of Victoria’s Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court Â
About the position:
A Peer Mentor in Justice utilises their direct lived experience of the justice system, a lived experience of alcohol and other drugs and recovery to form effective and emphatic peer relationships by appropriately sharing personal lived experience and understanding of: Â
- the impact of alcohol and other drugs Â
- navigating the justice system Â
- accessing services Â
- their direct experience of recovery and personal change processes Â
As a Peer Mentor in Justice you will provide direct, one-on-one and group support to program participants. Working within the court’s facilities alongside other Peer Mentors in Justice and Court staff, you will have ready access to help and support from the SHARC Peer Services Coordinator by phone, email and regular site visits from senior staff. Your role is to positively mentor participants whilst they are going through the program, offering genuine empathy, understanding and practical support.  Â
This is a designated AOD lived experience role. Â
Further information about the opportunity can be obtained from the position description or by phone/email.
Position Description: Click here for a copy of the PDÂ
Enquiries:
Sarah Etter
Manager, Residential Peer Programs
P: 03 9573 1700
E:Â setter@sharc.org.au
Applications: Email CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to HR@sharc.org.au by 5pm, 10th March 2025
Student Placement
SHARC is committed to positively contributing to the development of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector workforce and providing opportunities for community education and development.  One of the most effective ways we can do this is through a student placement program that will assist students to gain the necessary experience, skills and knowledge to obtain qualifications suitable for employment.
SHARC offers a unique environment for the development of clinical, education and training skills for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Â Maintenance of an efficient and effective AOD sector is dependent upon appropriately trained staff which SHARC plays an active role in growing the sector.Â
Note, due to our unique offering, we do receive a high number of placement requests. Unfortunately, we can only accommodate a limited number of students throughout the year.
Please email info@sharc.org.au for further information with the subject line titled ‘Student Placement’.