Cclhd - Suicide Prevention Peer Worker

4 days ago

Central Coast, Australia Central Coast Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Casual
**Position Classification**:Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non Graduate
**Remuneration**: $31.51 - $57.58 per hour
**Requisition ID**: REQ549138

**Join Our Aboriginal-Led Safe Haven Team - Be a Voice of Hope**
**Aboriginal applicants strongly encouraged to apply**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to **closing the gap** and ensuring **Trusted Care, Better Health for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast**. We’re looking for passionate **Aboriginal people** to join our team at the **Wyong Aboriginal-led Safe Haven**, a place of strength, healing, and cultural connection.

**About the Role - Peer Support Worker**

This is not just a job—it’s a chance to **make a real difference** in the lives of our mob. As a **Suicide Prevention Peer Worker**, you will support people in crisis by sharing your own experiences, providing hope, and walking alongside them on their journey.

At the **Safe Haven**, we offer:

- A **culturally safe** and welcoming space for our Aboriginal community
- A place where **lived experience matters**—supporting others through shared stories and connections
- A **peer-led, non-clinical**service where people feel heard, valued, and supported

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Providing **a safe, non-judgemental space** for people in distress Connecting our mob with support, resources, and a sense of community.
- Sharing your** lived experience** to inspire hope and strength in others Empowering people with tools to manage their wellbeing and healing journey

**Why Join Us?**

✔ Work in an **Aboriginal-led service** that understands **our way of knowing, being, and doing**
✔ Be part of a **supportive and passionate** team
✔ Help shape a **culturally grounded** approach to suicide prevention

**Your Experience Matters**

This role is about **lived experience**—if you’ve been through tough times and come out stronger, you have wisdom to share. Your story could be the **lifeline** someone else needs.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion. For more information visit Stepping Up.’

**Child Safe Standard Commitment**

**Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

**_ Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment._**

**Need more information?**

**Applications Close: Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 11:59 pm

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