Work at SHARC
Project Worker – Empowering Recovery – The Loving Life and Life Administration (LLALA) Initiative
Fixed Term (12 months), part time (0.4 FTE), onsite, hybrid/flexible arrangements may be considered
About SHARC:
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.
About the program:
The Loving Life and Life Administration (LLALA) initiative is a new project of our Recovery Support Services (RSS) program, designed to equip young people with essential life skills, resources, and information to navigate the complexities of independent living. By providing access to crucial documents, education, and support, LLALA empowers participants to rebuild their lives and successfully reintegrate into society.
Our RSS program is committed to helping young people under 25 recovering from alcohol and drug dependency. Our services include case management, counselling, and peer support, primarily through our residential program, with ongoing assistance through the Day Program. Many of our participants face significant challenges, including involvement in the criminal justice system, mental health issues, and histories of trauma, homelessness, and family violence.
Position Objective:
The LLALA initiative will deliver hands-on support to help young people overcome the barriers they face in areas such as obtaining identification, navigating systems (taxation, Centrelink, education), securing employment, managing finances, and more. The program will include personalized assistance, group sessions, and collaborations with external partners to ensure long-term success and integration into the community.
Further information about the opportunity can be obtained from the position description.
Position Description: Click here for a copy of the PD
Enquiries:
Heather Pickard,
Acting Manager, Residential Peer Programs
P: 03 9573 1700
E: hpickard@sharc.org.au
Applications: Email CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to HR@sharc.org.au by 5pm, 21 May 2025
People with lived and living experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds bring highly valued skills to our workforce.
SHARC is an equal opportunity employer that offers generous salary packaging and opportunities to undertake professional training and development.
Peer Mentor in Justice
Casual, offsite, various locations
Two positions
About SHARC:
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.
About the program:
Peer Projects believe 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.
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.
SHARC provides peer mentor support to participants in the following court programs:
- The Children’s Court of Victoria Family Drug Treatment Court (FDTC) in Broadmeadows and Shepparton
- The Magistrates Court of Victoria’s Drug Court in Melbourne, Dandenong, Ballarat and Shepparton
- The County Court of Victoria’s Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court
Position Objective:
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:
- the impact of alcohol and other drugs
- navigating the justice system
- accessing services
- their direct experience of recovery and personal change processes
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.
This is a designated AOD lived experience role.
Further information about the opportunity can be obtained from the position description.
Position Description: Click here for a copy of the PD
Enquiries:
Brendan Ritchie,
Acting Manager Peer Projects
P: 03 9573 1790
E: britchie@sharc.org.au
Applications: Email CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to HR@sharc.org.au by 5pm, 15 May 2025
People with lived and living experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds bring highly valued skills to our workforce.
SHARC is an equal opportunity employer that offers generous salary packaging and opportunities to undertake professional training and development.
Student Placement
SHARC has standing arrangements to take undergraduate students from Monash University and RMIT only.
Monash University and RMIT social work students seeking placement at SHARC should apply through their respective placement coordinators.
