Aboriginal Support Professional

1 day ago

Lismore City Council, Australia beBeeAboriginal Full time $62,000 - $90,060
About the Role

We are seeking an Aboriginal Peer Support Worker to join our Suicide Prevention Outreach Team in Northern NSW. As a valued member of our team, you will play a critical role in providing holistic recovery-oriented support to individuals experiencing suicidality.

Your expertise and passion for working with Aboriginal communities will enable you to engage effectively with local leaders, people with lived experience, and Aboriginal support services to improve access to health services and outcomes for Aboriginal people at risk of suicide.

In this rewarding position, you will work closely with internal and external agencies to provide crisis response support and instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery.

As a Peer Support Worker, you will be an integral part of our team, drawing on your lived experience of recovery from suicidality to provide authentic engagement and support.

We foster inclusiveness and diversity in our workplace, embracing the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to help us deliver quality care to our community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide holistic non-clinical support with a cultural focus to individuals experiencing suicidality
  • Engage with the local Aboriginal community, leaders, people with lived experience, and Aboriginal support services
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external agencies to provide crisis response support
About Us

We are a healthcare community caring for the people of the Northern Rivers, understanding that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our hospitals and community health services connect the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

Benefits
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing
  • Fitness discounts
  • Growth opportunities through professional and personal development
  • A collaborative, flexible, and supportive team environment

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary, and casual roles.

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