Lived-Experience Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Wagga Wagga; Híbrido; AUD 68.000 - 113.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

12%+ superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Relocation assistance

Flexible work options including hybrid

Maternity and parental leave

Staff wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport access

Resumo da vaga

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking an Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker in Wagga Wagga. The role uses personal lived experience of mental health challenges to support Aboriginal consumers accessing hospital and community services, contributing to culturally safe care.

You will collaborate with clinicians to promote hope, autonomy and cultural identity, delivering both individual and group support. Training and development are encouraged within the role’s scope.

Qualificações

• Personal lived experience of mental health challenges, psychological distress or suicidality, and personal recovery.
• Cert IV Peer Work, or willingness to obtain within 2 years.
• NSW WWCC.
• NSW Driver License and willingness to travel for work.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individual and group-based support to Aboriginal consumers using lived experience to foster hope and recovery.
• Support delivery of culturally safe services in Emergency Department and inpatient mental health settings.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to promote autonomy, hope, culture, spirituality and identity.
• Help create a welcoming, culturally safe environment for Aboriginal consumers and involve community when drawing from lived experience.
• Support training and education within the scope of the role, including potential Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.

Formação

Cert IV Peer Work

Descrição da vaga

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking an Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker in Wagga Wagga. The role uses personal lived experience of mental health challenges to support Aboriginal consumers accessing hospital and community services, contributing to culturally safe care.

You will collaborate with clinicians to promote hope, autonomy and cultural identity, delivering both individual and group support. Training and development are encouraged within the role’s scope.