Aboriginal Peer Worker

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Part Time (Until 30/06/2026)

Position Classification: Health Educ Off Non Grad

Remuneration:

Hours Per Week: Various

Requisition ID: REQ617029

Advertising Closes: 18th November 2025

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What you'll be doing

The Aboriginal Led Safe Haven is a suicide prevention service operated by peer workers who have personal lived experience with suicide. Aboriginal Peer workers will draw on their own lived experience and cultural expertise to provide culturally safe, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed support to people who access the service The service will open Thursday to Sundays and include public holidays.

As an Aboriginal Peer Worker you will use lived experience as an Aboriginal person navigating your own journey of suicidal ideation or attempts to support other people using the Safe Haven. You will ensure that the care pathways are culturally appropriate and people are given the appropriate support to access other services. There is also an aim that you will be able to contribute to building the cultural capacity of the service to work with Aboriginal people in environments and systems that are not always appropriate for Aboriginal people.

Location / Organisation

Set on the banks of the mighty Macleay River, Kempsey was originally established as a timber and dairy hub and retains many of its historic buildings as a vestige of its past. Kempsey is surrounded by national parks and just a short drive from the beautiful beaches of the Macleay Valley Coast.

The Kempsey District Hospital is a 81 bed level three facility with a level four 24-hour Emergency Department and a range of specialist services including, high dependency, general medicine, surgical day procedures, obstetrics, drug and alcohol, mental health, renal dialysis and rehabilitation.

With a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment we offer an interesting work environment and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and future of rural and regional health.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at

A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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