First Nations Youth Peer Worker | Transform Young Minds

Marathon Health; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Growth

Competitive salary

Job summary

Marathon Health in Bathurst is seeking a Youth Peer Worker (Identified role) to support young people aged 12–25 through their mental health journeys, using lived experience to guide recovery and help navigate services. This First Nations identified position emphasizes culture, community and safety, with training and growth opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Applicants with Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or equivalent) are encouraged to apply, or anyone with passion and lived

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental health journey to support others.
• Empathy and passion for helping young people and families.
• Understanding of navigating mental health services and supports.
• Cultural connection with First Nations communities is valued.
• Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 12–25 in navigating mental health services.
• Use lived experience to guide recovery and engagement with supports.
• Collaborate with the team to create positive outcomes for youth.

Skills

Lived experience

Empathy

Understanding mental health services

Cultural connection

Communication skills

Education

Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Job description

Marathon Health in Bathurst is seeking a Youth Peer Worker (Identified role) to support young people aged 12–25 through their mental health journeys, using lived experience to guide recovery and help navigate services. This First Nations identified position emphasizes culture, community and safety, with training and growth opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Applicants with Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or equivalent) are encouraged to apply, or anyone with passion and lived