First Nations Peer Support Worker - Lived Experience Leader

Neami National; Maitland; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Gratis/Wellness/Parental Leave

Optional monthly Accrued Day Off

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development & coaching

In-house Learning & Development

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Neami National is seeking two Permanent Full-Time First Nations Peer Workers for the Community Living Supports (CLS) program in the Newcastle/Maitland region. You will bring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience to culturally responsive, strengths-based peer support, honouring culture, Country and community while promoting wellbeing and self-determination.

You will contribute to walking with people on their recovery journey, drawing on lived experience to inspire confidence

Qualifications

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (This is a genuine occupational qualification).
• Significant experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience and knowledge working with consumers who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive, strengths-based peer support to First Nations people accessing CLS supports.
• Walk alongside clients in ways that honour culture, Country, community, family and identity.
• Support wellbeing, independence and self-determination on the person’s terms.

Skills

Indigenous identity

Lived experience

Cultural knowledge

Peer support

Recovery orientation

Job description

Neami National is seeking two Permanent Full-Time First Nations Peer Workers for the Community Living Supports (CLS) program in the Newcastle/Maitland region. You will bring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience to culturally responsive, strengths-based peer support, honouring culture, Country and community while promoting wellbeing and self-determination.

You will contribute to walking with people on their recovery journey, drawing on lived experience to inspire confidence