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 secure 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.

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📌 Indigenous Mental Health Peer Navigator (Australia)
🏢 Healthwise
📍 Australia