CCLHD - Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Peer Worker

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - 30 June 2028

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker

Remuneration: $ $ week

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Central Coast

Requisition ID: REQ592617

Applications Close: Sunday 14 September at 11:59 pm 2025

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to growing and supporting our Aboriginal health workforce and delivering trusted care and better health for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast.

About the Role

As an Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker, you will use your lived experience of mental health recovery to support Aboriginal people across the Central Coast. Whether it's in Emergency Departments, Safe Havens, inpatient units, or out in the community, you will walk alongside individuals, offering hope, connection, and culturally grounded support.

This role is about more than service delivery, it is about creating safe spaces, strengthening identity, and promoting healing through culture, community, and shared experience. You will be a respected part of a multidisciplinary team, helping ensure mental health care is welcoming and appropriate for mob.

You'll also receive training and ongoing support, including access to the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, peer supervision, and development opportunities to grow in your role and leadership.

Be part of a passionate team making a real difference.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong connection to community. .
• Draw on lived experience of social and emotional wellbeing challenges to genuinely support others in a safe, respectful, and empowering way.
• Passionate about using your personal recovery journey to walk alongside others not to "fix," but to support, guide, and uplift.
• Committed to completing (or have already completed) a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or interested in culturally relevant training such as the Djirruwang Program.
• Confident building strong, respectful relationships with consumers, families, Elders, GPs, and community organisations.
• Comfortable working independently, while also valuing collaboration and contributing meaningfully to a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact

Loran Hutchison

Phone:

Email:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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