Job Description
Aboriginal Peer Navigator – Yudhilidin Program
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Be yourself, because together we make a difference.
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At Hunter Primary Care we recogniseyou, we respect who you are and what your individuality, skills, experience and talents can bring to the team. It's your journey, Grow with us!
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can see the impact you make every day join our skilled, supportive, values driven multidisciplinary team based in Warabrook.
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As an Aboriginal Peer Navigator you will connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with complex mental health and psychosocial challenges in the Newcastle and Hunter region. Make a meaningful difference by walking alongside community to navigate health and community systems, build on their strengths, connect with cultural supports and work towards social and emotional wellbeing goals.
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DUTIES
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Provide culturally safe peer navigation and psychosocial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.
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Connect participants and families with GPs, clinical, cultural community-based supports
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Build trusted relationships with participants, families and carers to support informed choices and wellbeing planning
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Provide practical support, outreach and support coordination for participants and their support networks with the Yudhilidin team
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Maintain accurate client records and contribute to continuous improvement of the program
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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Demonstrated experience providing culturally safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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Relevant mental health experience, lived experience and/or qualifications (min. Certificate IV or working towards)
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Ability to connect, engage and support people within a social and emotional wellbeing framework
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Experience collaborating with external service providers, particularly primary care and other community-based health services
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Solid task management skills; a positive, proactive and solutions-focused attitude
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Hunter Primary Care offers you:
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Generous salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum
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Paid parental leave
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Professional development leave, study leave and clinical supervision
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Paid mental health leave and cultural leave
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Employee Assistance Program
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The successful applicant for this position will be asked to consent to a police check and will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children check. Please note that people with a criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position and each application will be considered on its merits.
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HPC is committed to an inclusive workplace. If you require assistance to submit your application, please contact our People & Culture team on ************.
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📌 Aboriginal Peer Navigator - Yudhilidin Program (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter Primary Care
📍 New South Wales