Aboriginal Peer Worker - Safe Haven & Mental Health Support

NSW Health; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid North Coast Local Health District invites applications for an Aboriginal Safe Haven Peer Worker at Kempsey District Hospital. This 16-hour-per-week, temporary Part Time role offers peer support to Aboriginal people experiencing suicidal distress, helping them access services and fostering a culturally safe environment.

You will draw on lived experience to support others and work with clinicians to navigate pathways, advocate for consumer-led recovery, and strengthen community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required.
• Lived experience navigating suicidal ideation or attempts and using this experience to support others.
• Strong commitment to consumer-led recovery and culturally safe mental health care.
• Ability to advocate for individuals and contribute to systems change.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Certificate IV in Peer Work – Mental Health, or willingness to undertake.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to Aboriginal people experiencing suicidal distress and assist them to access appropriate services.
• Help people navigate complex mental health pathways and advocate for culturally safe care.
• Support collaboration with clinicians and the broader Peer Workforce to strengthen services and partnerships.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and growth of Aboriginal Peer Services.

Skills

Lived experience

Cultural knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Driver's license

Education

Certificate IV in Peer Work – Mental Health

Job description

Mid North Coast Local Health District invites applications for an Aboriginal Safe Haven Peer Worker at Kempsey District Hospital. This 16-hour-per-week, temporary Part Time role offers peer support to Aboriginal people experiencing suicidal distress, helping them access services and fostering a culturally safe environment.

You will draw on lived experience to support others and work with clinicians to navigate pathways, advocate for consumer-led recovery, and strengthen community partnerships.