Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, Suicide Prevention Outreach Team
3 weeks ago
Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, Suicide Prevention Outreach Team - Lismore
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 22 weeks)
• Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non Grad
• Remuneration: $62, $90,360.00 per annum, pro rata
• Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Requisition ID: REQ603005
Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. For help with your application visit Stepping Up, the online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. To apply, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or legally able to live and work in Australia.
About The RoleThe Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT) is a NSW Health initiative that aims to reduce deaths by suicide and suicide attempts. The Aboriginal Peer Worker will work in a team to provide holistic recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed and evidence‑based rapid crisis support to people experiencing suicidality. This may include crisis response with internal or external agencies. Peer Support Workers are integral members of the team and draw on their lived experience of recovery from suicidality to provide authentic engagement and support and instill confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery. The Aboriginal Peer Support Worker will provide holistic non‑clinical support with a cultural focus to people experiencing suicidality, and engage with the local Aboriginal community, leaders, people with lived experience and Aboriginal support services to improve access to health services and outcomes for Aboriginal people at risk of suicide.
Responsibilities- Provide holistic recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed, non‑clinical support to people experiencing suicidality.
- Engage with the local Aboriginal community, leaders, and Aboriginal support services to improve access to health services.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate rapid crisis support and crisis response as needed.
- Utilise lived experience to facilitate engagement, hope, and confidence in the recovery journey.
- Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent (genuine occupational qualification).
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency, or lawful ability to live and work in Australia.
- Ability to relocate or reside in the Northern Rivers region as required.
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take‑home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – collaborative, flexible and supportive environment
- Opportunities to start, build, or re‑enter a career
We are a healthcare community serving the Northern Rivers. Our hospitals and community health services connect the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys with high‑quality care and quality of life.
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Application InformationJoin Our Team and You'll Enjoy the following benefits and information. Applications close: 11 September 2025.
How to ApplyFor role related queries, contact Timothy Dilli at For more information on applying, see Stepping Up, the online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Additional NotesNSW Health embraces inclusiveness and diversity to help deliver quality care. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, and casual positions. You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment.
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