Youth Peer Worker

$34 p/h+ superannuation + salary sacrifice

Part-time (38 hrs per fortnight)

Fixed-term position

About the role:

Join headspace Emerald as a Youth Peer Worker – First Nations (Identified) and help create a culturally safe, welcoming space for First Nations youth to access mental health and wellbeing support.

In this unique role, you'll use your lived experience to build trust, foster cultural pride, and encourage young people to engage with headspace services. You'll work in a non-clinical capacity, supporting group programs, community events, and transitions in and out of care.

What will a typical day look like?

• Support First Nations young people through culturally appropriate peer engagement.
• Co-design and co-facilitate programs and group activities within the centre.
• Promote headspace services and First Nations programs at community events.
• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Worker and broader team.
• Uphold high standards of privacy, cultural safety, and professional practice.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Youth Worker/Community Services or equivalent orworking toward this qualification (proof of enrolment required).
• Relevant peer experience

Who we are:

Our truly local team of professionals have worked with people in Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

headspace is Australia's National Young Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to year-olds. With a focus on early intervention, we work with young people to provide support at crucial times in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability manage their mental health in the future.

What you will bring to the role:

• A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to identify and embed solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

Other Requirements:

• Full COVID-19 Vaccination
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
• Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice)

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ?

We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.

• We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time and full-time employees.
• We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
• Full time employees have the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with office hours to increase flexibility.
• We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
• Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
• We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
• We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.

How to apply

If you're ready to be a positive force in the lives of young people and help them to navigate their challenges, please submit your resume and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Applications should be submitted by 8am, Friday 21 November 2025.

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

We'd love to hear from you. Come help us shape a brighter future for young people in Emerald.