Aboriginal Peer Worker - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service - Coffs Harbour - (Identified)

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer
Remuneration: 64985 - 93974
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ659959
Advertising Closes: 15 June 2026

What you'll be doing

Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Mental Health Services are committed to building a professional Mental Health Peer Workforce that supports consumers living with mental illness and distress in their recovery journey. The Mental Health Peer Workforce in MNCLHD is comprised of employees who have a lived or living experience of mental ill health, suicide and recovery, in additional to life and work skills. It is important that the peer workforce is reflective of the diversity of the community of the Mid North Coast to ensure the best quality support people of all ages and backgrounds.

As the Aboriginal Peer Worker you will use lived experience as an Aboriginal person navigating your own mental health journey to support people using mental health service. You will build rapport and promote hope for the people you work with. 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.

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. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Stephen Briggs on Stephen.Briggs@health.nsw.gov.au or phone: 0419 310 212
For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@health.nsw.gov.au

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