Aboriginal Community Support Worker | Central Coast

Pathway Talent; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training

Career growth opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

Pathway Talent is partnering with a respected not-for-profit to recruit Aboriginal Community Support Workers for the Central Coast. You will deliver practical, community-based support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants living with mental health challenges, promoting independence and community connection.

Working regionally across the Central Coast, you will collaborate with families and service providers to deliver person-centred services, access services, and strengthen

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and community connection.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services, Individual Support, Peer Work, or related qualification.
• Minimum 12 months' experience within a CLS, psychosocial support, NDIS, mental health, disability or community services environment.
• Recovery-oriented and person-centred practice.
• Knowledge of culturally safe and trauma-informed support approaches.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound computer literacy (Microsoft Office and electronic client management systems).
• Current NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• National Police Check (issued within the last three months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional, and culturally safe relationships with participants.
• Provide practical support to help participants achieve recovery and wellbeing goals.
• Facilitate access to community, cultural, recreational, and social inclusion activities.
• Support participants to attend appointments and access relevant services.
• Assist participants to develop daily living skills and increase independence.
• Advocate for participant choice, self-determination, and empowerment.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and service providers to achieve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case notes, records, and reporting documentation.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

MS Office

Driver's Licence

WWCC

NDIS Check

Police Check

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services, Individual Support, Peer Work (or equivalent)

Job description

Aboriginal Community Support Worker | Central Coast

athway Talent is proud to partner with a highly respected not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people living with mental health challenges to lead fulfilling, independent, and connected lives.

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Aboriginal Community Support Workers to join a growing Community Living Supports (CLS) team on the Central Coast. Due to continued growth, multiple full-time and part-time opportunities are available within the team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your cultural knowledge, community connections, and support experience to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with mental health challenges. Working within a recovery-oriented framework, you will help participants increase independence, strengthen community engagement, and achieve their personal wellbeing goals.

About the Role

As an Aboriginal Community Support Worker, you will provide practical, community-based support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants living with mental health challenges.

Working across the Central Coast region, you will build meaningful relationships with participants, support their recovery and wellbeing goals, strengthen cultural and community connections, and assist them to access services, education, employment, and social opportunities.

You will work collaboratively with participants, families, carers, and key stakeholders to deliver culturally safe, person-centred support that promotes independence, inclusion, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional, and culturally safe relationships with participants.
• Provide practical support to assist participants in achieving their recovery and wellbeing goals.
• Facilitate access to community, cultural, recreational, and social inclusion activities.
• Support participants to attend appointments and connect with relevant services.
• Assist participants to develop daily living skills and increase independence.
• Advocate for participant choice, self-determination, and empowerment.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and service providers to achieve participant outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case notes, records, and reporting documentation.
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and community connection.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services, Individual Support, Peer Work, or a related qualification (or equivalent industry experience).
• Minimum 12 months' experience within a Community Living Supports (CLS) program, psychosocial support service, NDIS, mental health, disability, or community services environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of recovery-oriented and person-centred practice.
• Knowledge of culturally safe and trauma-informed support approaches.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic client management systems.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Working With Children Check.
• National Police Check (issued within the last three months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

athway Talent is proud to partner with a highly respected not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people living with mental health challenges to lead fulfilling, independent, and connected lives.

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Aboriginal Community Support Workers to join a growing Community Living Supports (CLS) team on the Central Coast. Due to continued growth, multiple full-time and part-time opportunities are available within the team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your cultural knowledge, community connections, and support experience to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with mental health challenges. Working within a recovery-oriented framework, you will help participants increase independence, strengthen community engagement, and achieve their personal wellbeing goals.

About the Role

As an Aboriginal Community Support Worker, you will provide practical, community-based support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants living with mental health challenges.

Working across the Central Coast region, you will build meaningful relationships with participants, support their recovery and wellbeing goals, strengthen cultural and community connections, and assist them to access services, education, employment, and social opportunities.

You will work collaboratively with participants, families, carers, and key stakeholders to deliver culturally safe, person-centred support that promotes independence, inclusion, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional, and culturally safe relationships with participants.
• Provide practical support to assist participants in achieving their recovery and wellbeing goals.
• Facilitate access to community, cultural, recreational, and social inclusion activities.
• Support participants to attend appointments and connect with relevant services.
• Assist participants to develop daily living skills and increase independence.
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• Advocate for participant choice, self-determination, and empowerment.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and service providers to achieve participant outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case notes, records, and reporting documentation.

Essential Requirements

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and community connection.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services, Individual Support, Peer Work, or a related qualification (or equivalent industry experience).
• Minimum 12 months' experience within a Community Living Supports (CLS) program, psychosocial support service, NDIS, mental health, disability, or community services environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of recovery-oriented and person-centred practice.
• Knowledge of culturally safe and trauma-informed support approaches.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic client management systems.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Working With Children Check.
• National Police Check (issued within the last three months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

What's on Offer?

• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in people's lives.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Ongoing training, development, and professional supervision.
• Opportunities for career growth within a respected not-for-profit organisation.
• Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
• The opportunity to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Central Coast.

A Safe and Inclusive Workplace

Pathway Talent and our client have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect, and harm and are committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children, young people, people with disability, and the communities we serve.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, including a National Criminal History Check and other role-specific compliance checks.

Pathway Talent acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.

IMPORTANT: This is an identified position under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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