• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time
  
• Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
  
• Remuneration: $28.69 - $42.26 per hour
  
• Hours Per Week: up to 38
  
• Requisition ID: REQ412781

The Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker will utilise their lived experiences to support Aboriginal consumers accessing Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Mental Health Services and will work closely with the Aboriginal Mental Health Service to support the delivery of culturally safe mental health care.

Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti Discrimination Act 1977.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.

What we Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing and Social Club.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

About You

• You are a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, you identify as being Aboriginal and are accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
• You hold a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or are willing and committed to complete training such as the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or Djirruwang program.
• Lived experience, knowledge and understanding of the challenges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers may experience in accessing mental health and/or drug and alcohol services and person-led social and emotional recovery principles.
• Current unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence.

Where You'll Be Working

The position sits within the Central Coast Mental Health Service (CCMHS) and plays a key role in the delivery of services provided by the Aboriginal Mental Health Team (AMHT). The position will provide support to Aboriginal people accessing Emergency Departments (ED) and inpatient mental health units as well as provide outreach to community mental health services and community managed services to support the delivery of culturally safe mental health care.

The Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker will work closely alongside clinical teams to support consumers in developing hope, autonomy and purpose and support engagement with the Aboriginal community and families. The peer worker will encourage culture, spirituality, identity and basic needs work; roles, and responsibilities; education; physical health; and mental health. The role will also ensure that clinical settings are a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal consumers.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its cutting-edge patient care and exceptional community services. CCLHD provides the community with a caring, comprehensive and patient-centred environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

Stepping Up Website

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. 

For more information, please visit:  https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

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Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Yvette Hardy

• Phone: 0414 193 879
  
• Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Peer Worker - Central Coast enquiry via EthicalJobs

You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.