Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Navigator

Mid North Coast Local Health District; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid North Coast Local Health District is seeking an Aboriginal Peer Worker to support Aboriginal consumers navigating mental health services. You will use lived experience to build rapport, promote hope, and advocate for culturally appropriate care pathways across the network.

Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, be prepared to travel across multiple locations, and hold a Certificate IV in Peer Work – Mental Health or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Peer Work – Mental Health required or willing to undertake
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification
• Willingness to travel across multiple locations and work across sites

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal consumers navigating mental health services.
• Build rapport and promote hope for clients.
• Ensure culturally appropriate care pathways and access to services.
• Contribute to building cultural capacity of the service for Aboriginal people.

Education

Certificate IV in Peer Work – Mental Health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Mid North Coast Local Health District is seeking an Aboriginal Peer Worker to support Aboriginal consumers navigating mental health services. You will use lived experience to build rapport, promote hope, and advocate for culturally appropriate care pathways across the network.

Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, be prepared to travel across multiple locations, and hold a Certificate IV in Peer Work – Mental Health or equivalent.