We invite you to join our passionate team at HealthWISE and make a meaningful impact by supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Tamworth, Armidale, and Glen Innes. This exciting, full time opportunity offers a negotiable arrangement and is an Identified Position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Multiple peer navigator roles are available, where your contribution will empower community members living with mild to moderate mental health needs.
About The Role As a peer navigator, you will: Provide culturally safe mental health care options for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Deliver both individual and group wellbeing education sessions
Strengthen collaboration between health and community services
Build lasting relationships within communities to support culturally appropriate care
Travel weekly within the region to outreach locations By working as part of a connected, multidisciplinary team, you will help improve access to services, build stronger referral pathways, and promote holistic health and wellbeing. Peer navigators play a vital role in community empowerment.
Benefits Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Professional development funding, mentoring, and regular supervision
Supportive team culture with strong community connections
Opportunities for both professional growth and personal fulfillment About You We are seeking candidates who: Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person (genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW); you may be asked to provide proof of nationality
Hold a Certificate III in Community Support Work (minimum) or equivalent
Have experience engaging with Aboriginal communities in a respectful, culturally informed way
Enjoy working in the community
Are able to work both independently and as part of a team
Possess strong communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills
Hold a current driver license, WWCC/Blue Card, and National Police Check This role offers the chance to grow both professionally and personally while making a real difference in people’s lives.
Next Steps
If you are committed to supporting community wellbeing and eager to contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application by August 14 10:00am, and feel free to reach out for more information about the role or the application process. For more information or to access a copy of the position description, please contact Kerry Strong via
[email protected] or 0427 461 825.
We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can make your next job count with HealthWISE.
📌 Indigenous Mental Health Peer Navigator (Tamworth)
🏢 Healthwise
📍 Tamworth