Farmgate Peer Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Farmgate Peer Support Worker role at Hunter New England Local Health District.

Remuneration: $62,486 - $114,187 per annum + super
• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2026
• Location: Negotiable across the New England Northwest region
• Hours per Week: 38
• Requisition ID: REQ601172
• Applications Close: Sunday, 21st September 2025

About the Farmgate Support Program

The Farmgate Support Program provides mental health and emotional support to farmers, farming families, local businesses and service providers affected by the adversities faced by regional and rural communities. The program meets the needs of individuals, couples, families and communities by providing short‑term conversations and information, facilitating referrals for ongoing counselling options, opportunities to attend local events to build community cohesion, and networking with agricultural groups and other services (which may involve travel). You will promote wellness and encourage preparedness in communities across your region.

About the Role

As the Farmgate Peer Support Worker, you will be based at a community health centre (preferably in the New England North West region). You will be a member of a team of Peer Support Workers and Counsellors across the Hunter New England Local Health District and work alongside other health service providers. You will engage with individuals, families, agricultural groups and communities across the Upper Hunter region who have been adversely affected by natural disasters to provide support, information and appropriate referrals for counselling if required.

You will be supported in your work by colleagues and mental health professionals, with opportunities for education and training, including to undertake a Certificate IV in Peer Support Work.

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong dedication to regional and rural communities and an understanding of the adversities they face working on the land, including natural disasters such as droughts, economic pressures, infrastructure limitations, social isolation and changes in local industries. You will have knowledge of, and commitment to, the mental wellbeing of the agricultural community and experience in helping others navigate prolonged stress. Your high-level communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential to your success in this role.

Requirements

Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel in the course of employment and potentially stay overnight.

What We Can Offer You
  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • Proximity to shopping and other services
  • Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata for part-time employees)
  • Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
  • Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
  • An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
  • This position is full-time; however, job share and/or part-time arrangements will be considered.
  • We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
  • Click here for the Position Description
  • Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries, contact Melissa Rose at Melissa.Rose@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer and encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations in the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. For confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process, contact Rebecca Caldwell at Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au.


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