Youth Peer Worker

Youth Peer Worker - First Nations (Identified)

Anglicare Central Queensland Limited | Emerald

$34 p/h+superannuation + salary sacrifice

Fixed-termposition

About therole

Joinheadspace Emerald as a Youth Peer Worker – First Nations(Identified)and help create a culturally safe, welcomingspace for First Nations youth to access mental health and wellbeingsupport.

In thisunique role, you’ll use your lived experience to build trust,foster cultural pride, and encourage young people to engage withheadspace services. You’ll work in a non-clinical capacity,supporting group programs, community events, and transitions in andout of care.

What will a typical day look like?

- Support FirstNations young people through culturally appropriate peerengagement.
- Co-design andco-facilitate programs and group activities within thecentre.
- Promote headspaceservices and First Nations programs at communityevents.
- Collaborate withthe Community Engagement Worker and broader team.
- Uphold highstandards of privacy, cultural safety, and professionalpractice.

MandatoryRequirements

- Certificate IV inYouth Worker/Community Services orequivalent or working toward this qualification(proof of enrolment required).
- Relevant peerexperience

Who weare

Ourtruly local team of professionals have worked with people inCentral Queensland for over 40 years to support them in livingtheir best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-drivenorganisation – and we give effect to that purpose through ourstaff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary– simply by doing them with the right people.

headspace isAustralia’s National Young Mental Health Foundation,providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds. With a focus on early intervention, we work withyoung people to provide support at crucial times in their lives– to help get them back on track and strengthen their abilitymanage their mental health in the future.

What you willbring to the role

- Apassion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives ofCentral Queenslanders.
- Proven ability tobuild and maintain relationships with a variety ofstakeholders.
- Theability to identify and embed solutions.
- Demonstratedexperience working within a high-performance framework whereyou are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes,within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
- Effective timemanagement and organisational skills.
- Astrong communicator, able to quickly build rapport andinfluence across a diverse range of people.

OtherRequirements

- Ability to obtain aBlue Card (working with children check positive notice orexemption)
- Ability to obtain aYellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemptionnotice)

What are thebenefits of working forAnglicareCQ?

We havea common purpose throughout our organisationto serve thepeople of Central Queensland, to help themlive their bestlife. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningfulemployment and be part of a holistic team that supports people inour local communities.

- Weoffer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time andfull-time employees.
- Weoffer the opportunity to work within an organisation committedto social change.
- Full time employeeshave the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with officehours to increase flexibility.
- Wehave a supportive and pragmatic management team.
- Professionaldevelopment and study are encouraged and supported.
- Weoffer a professional work environment filled with passionate,diverse and driven people.
- Weprovide access to health and wellness programs for allstaff.

How toapply

If you're ready to be a positive force in the lives of young peopleand help them to navigate their challenges, please submit yourresume and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing theselection criteria as outlined in the positiondescription.

Applications should besubmitted by 8am, Friday 21 November 2025.

Havequestions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer -Mikiellie Newman to learn more:

We’d love to hearfrom you. Come help us shape a brighter future for young people inEmerald.

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