First Nations Peer Support Worker (Lived Experience)

Wellways Australia; Gladstone Regional; In loco; AUD 53.000 - 76.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Wellways Australia is seeking a Part-time First Nations Peer Support Worker for the Medicare Mental Health Centre, Gladstone. The role emphasizes lived experience to connect with participants, provide hope, and support recovery within a culturally safe framework.

You will join a team committed to inclusive care, with a roster that includes evenings and weekends, and access to salary packaging and leave benefits. Applications from First Nations communities are encouraged.

Competenze

• You bring personal lived experience of mental health challenges to support others.
• You have genuine interest in supporting First Nations people and communities.
• You understand the importance of culture, identity and culturally safe support.
• You can build trusting relationships with warmth and respect.
• You use a person-centred approach that recognises everyone's strengths and journey.
• You are willing to learn, grow and work alongside others.

Mansioni

• Use your lived experience to connect with participants, share understanding and offer hope.
• Walk alongside people as they explore options, build confidence and find the support that works for them.

Conoscenze

Lived experience

Cultural safety

Community engagement

Trusting relationships

Formazione

Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health or AOD or 1+ year relevant work experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Wellways Australia is seeking a Part-time First Nations Peer Support Worker for the Medicare Mental Health Centre, Gladstone. The role emphasizes lived experience to connect with participants, provide hope, and support recovery within a culturally safe framework.

You will join a team committed to inclusive care, with a roster that includes evenings and weekends, and access to salary packaging and leave benefits. Applications from First Nations communities are encouraged.