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.
Current job openings
The Collective:
Do you have your own lived/living experience as a family carer of someone with a mental health issue? Have you worked in a designated Family Carer LLE role as a Family Carer Consultant and/or peer support worker in a mental health service? Do you believe you have what it takes to help Family Carer LLE workers thrive and stay true to the values of our workforce?
If you answered yes, we want you.
If your experience includes supporting someone with co-occurring issues (mental health and AOD, or mental health and harm reduction), we still would love to hear from you.
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, people from rural and remote regions of Victoria, and others from diverse backgrounds.
About the role:
- Carnegie, Melbourne (Hybrid, some travel may be required)
- This is a Family Carer lived and living experience designated role.
- 0.4 FTE (30.4 hours per fortnight)
- Fixed-term (until 30 June 2027). Immediate start
This role is one of 3 LLEW Development Facilitator positions the Collective is recruiting for right now. This one is dedicated to the Family Carer LLEW.
The Collective is seeking an organised, enthusiastic facilitator to play a key role in the development and delivery of training for the Family Carer LLE workforce. You will:
- Support the administration, development, delivery and facilitation of training for the Family Carer LLE workforce
- Draw on your own family/carer lived experience to shape training content and Communities of Practice specifically for family and carer LLE workers
- Work collaboratively across the Collective’s Mental Health, AOD, Harm Reduction, Family/Carer and Consumer LLE Workforce discipline frameworks
- Support the development and delivery of relevant LLEW Communities of Practice
- Plan and coordinate logistics for on-site and off-site training and events
- Maintain accurate records and support data tracking and reporting
About you
This is a Family Carer lived and living experience designated role. You will bring:
- Strong training development and delivery skills
- Organisational and time management skills
- Confidence working with multiple stakeholders
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- The ability to work independently and take initiative
Why join The Collective?
We’re an entirely lived experience–led team, auspiced under SHARC, an organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, impact, and community leadership. We offer a supportive and values-driven workplace, salary packaging, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful system change for the Family Carer LLE workforce.
How to apply?
Take a look at the position description here.Â
If after reading the position description you are happy to apply, please send your resume and cover letter via email to hr@sharc.org.au using the subject line: Family Carer LLEW Development Facilitator 0.4FTE.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 14 August, 2026.
Do you have your own lived/living experience of a mental health issue? Have you worked in a designated LLE role as a consumer consultant and/or peer support worker in a mental health service? Do you believe you have what it takes to help new LLE workers thrive and stay true to the values of our workforce?
If you answered yes, we want you.
If your experience includes co-occurring issues (mental health and AOD, or mental health and harm reduction), we still would like to hear from you. If you have a colourful past, including a criminal justice background, we’re also keen to chat with you.
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, people from rural and remote regions of Victoria, and others from diverse backgrounds.
About the role
- Carnegie, Melbourne (Hybrid, some travel may be required)
- This is a lived and living experience designated role.
- 0.8 FTE (60.8 hours per fortnight)
- Fixed-term (until 30 June 2027). Immediate start
This role is one of 3 LLEW Development Facilitator positions the Collective is recruiting for right now. This one is open to those with their own experience of mental health issues having been a designated LLE role as a consumer consultant or peer support worker within mental health services. If your designated LLE role as a peer support worker was specifically within a clinical mental health service, also take a look at our 1.0 FTE role.
The Collective is seeking an organised, enthusiastic facilitator to play a key role in the development and delivery of training for the Consumer LLE workforce.
You will:
- Support the administration, development, delivery and facilitation of training for the Consumer LLE workforce
- Draw on your own consumer lived experience across a range of mental health service settings to shape training content
- Work collaboratively across the Collective’s Mental Health, AOD, Harm Reduction, Family/Carer and Consumer LLE Workforce discipline frameworks
- Support the development and delivery of relevant LLEW Communities of Practice
- Work with the Digital Learning Specialist to support administration of the Learning Management System and development of digital trainings
- Plan and coordinate logistics for on-site and off-site training and events
- Maintain accurate records and support data tracking and reporting
Can’t do 0.8 FTE but have the necessary skillset? Hours may be negotiated.
About you
This is a lived and living experience designated role. You will bring:
- Strong training development and delivery skills
- Organisational and time management skills
- Confidence working with multiple stakeholders
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- The ability to work independently and take initiative
Why join The Collective?
We’re an entirely lived experience–led team, auspiced under SHARC — an organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, impact, and community leadership. We offer a supportive and values-driven workplace, salary packaging, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful system change alongside the wider Consumer LLE workforce.
How to apply?
Position Description is coming soon.Â
If after reading the position description you are happy to apply, please send your resume and cover letter via email to hr@sharc.org.au using the subject line: LLEW Development Facilitator Part-Time.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 14 August, 2026.
*Specifically providing training for those working in clinical services
Do you have your own lived/living experience of a mental health issue? Have you worked in a designated LLE role as a peer support worker in a clinical mental health setting? Do you believe you have what it takes to help new LLE workers thrive and stay true to the values of our workforce in those environments?
If you answered yes, we want you.
If your experience includes co-occurring issues (mental health and AOD, or mental health and harm reduction), we still would like to hear from you. If you have a colourful past, including a criminal justice background, we’re also keen to chat with you.
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, people from rural and remote regions of Victoria, and others from diverse backgrounds.
About the role
- Carnegie, Melbourne (Hybrid, some travel may be required)
- This is a lived and living experience designated role.
- 1.0 FTE (76 hours per fortnight)
- Fixed-term (until 30 June 2027). Immediate start
This role is one of 3 LLEW Development Facilitator positions SHARC is recruiting for right now. This one is specifically for candidates whose work experience in a designated LLE role as a peer worker was gained within a clinical mental health service. If your designated LLE role background is broader and not based in clinical services, also take a look at our 0.8 FTE role.
The Collective is seeking an organised, enthusiastic facilitator to play a key role in the development and delivery of training for the Consumer LLE workforce, with a focus on clinical service settings. You will:
- Support the administration, development, delivery and facilitation of training for the Consumer LLE workforce
- Draw on your own peer support experience within clinical mental health settings to shape training content relevant to clinically-based LLE workers
- Work collaboratively across the Collective’s Mental Health, AOD, Harm Reduction, Family/Carer and Consumer LLE Workforce discipline frameworks
- Support the development and delivery of relevant LLEW Communities of Practice
- Represent The Collective in engagement with clinical service stakeholders
- Plan and coordinate logistics for on-site and off-site training and events
- Maintain accurate records and support data tracking and reporting
Can’t do 1.0 FTE but have the necessary skillset? Hours may be negotiated.
About you
This is a lived and living experience designated role. We welcome applications from people with:
- Lived or living experience of a mental health issue, drawn on through peer support work specifically within a clinical setting
You will also bring:
- Strong training development and delivery skills
- Organisational and time management skills
- Confidence working with multiple stakeholders
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- The ability to work independently and take initiative
Why join The Collective?
We’re an entirely lived experience–led team, auspiced under SHARC, an organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, impact, and community leadership. We offer a supportive and values-driven workplace, salary packaging, and the opportunity to help shape how the Consumer LLE workforce is trained and supported within clinical services statewide.
How to apply?
Position Description is coming soon.Â
If after reading the position description you are happy to apply, please send your resume and cover letter via email to hr@sharc.org.au using the subject line: LLEW Development Facilitator Full-Time
Applications close 5pm, Friday 14 August, 2026.
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’.