Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker

3 weeks ago

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Overview

Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker - Identified

Join to apply for the Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker - Identified role at NSW Health.

Role details
  • Remuneration: $31.51 - $45.57 per hour + super + salary packaging
  • Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
  • Position Classification: Health Educ Off Non Grad
  • Location: Armidale Community Health Service
  • Hours Per Week: 32
  • Requisition ID: REQ606296
  • Applications Close: Thursday, 25th September 2025
About the role and requirements

This position focuses on culturally appropriate support and compassionate care that can be provided by peer workers with lived experience of a mental illness. The Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker works alongside a multidisciplinary team, contributing to care planning and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best outcomes for consumers. For Aboriginal people, health is holistic and linked to spiritual and cultural factors, connection to land, community, traditions and identity. You will be supported by the Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Cultural supervision framework.

Requirements include

  • Completion of or willingness to undertake and successfully complete Certificate IV Peer Work Mental Health within 12 months after employment.
  • Eligibility to drive in NSW and ability to travel and work across different locations as required.
Why this role

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement with Mental Health services, cultural safety, and wellbeing are central. The supervision framework supports ongoing reflective practice and lifelong learning, enabling growth for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to become leaders. The role offers time for cultural reconnection and professional development in a supportive environment.

What we can offer you
  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • Proximity to shopping and other services
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time)
  • Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
  • Salary packaging options
  • Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities to collaborate with a range of professionals
Need more information?
  • Position Description (click link in listing)
  • 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

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.

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