Job Description
Youth Peer Worker - First Nations (Identified)
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Anglicare Central Queensland Limited | Emerald
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$36 p/h+superannuation + salary sacrifice
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Fixed-termposition
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About therole:
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Joinheadspace Emerald as a Youth Peer Worker - First
Nations(Identified)and
help create a culturally safe, welcomingspace for First Nations youth to access mental health and wellbeingsupport.
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In thisunique role, you'll use your lived experience to build trust,foster cultural pride, and encourage young people to engage withheadspace services. You'll work in a non-clinical
capacity,supporting
group programs, community events, and transitions in andout of care.
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Whatwill a typical day look like?
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Support FirstNations young people through culturally appropriate peerengagement.
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Co-design andco-facilitate programs and group activities within thecentre.
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Promote headspaceservices and First Nations programs at communityevents.
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Collaborate withthe Community Engagement Worker and broader team.
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Uphold highstandards of privacy, cultural safety, and
professionalpractice.
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MandatoryRequirements:
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Certificate IV inYouth Worker/Community Services or equivalentor working toward this qualification (proof of
enrolmentrequired).
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Relevant youth peerexperience
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Who weare:
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Ourtruly local team of professionals have worked with people inCentral Queensland for over 40 years to support them in livingtheir best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-drivenorganisation - and we give effect to that purpose through ourstaff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary- simply by doing them with the right people.
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headspace isAustralia's National Young Mental Health Foundation, providingearly intervention mental health services to ******-year-olds. Witha focus on early intervention,



we work with young people to providesupport at crucial times in their lives - to help get them back ontrack and strengthen their ability manage their mental health inthe future.
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What you willbring to the role:
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Apassion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives ofCentral Queenslanders.
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Proven ability tobuild and maintain relationships with a variety ofstakeholders.
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Theability to identify and embed solutions.
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Demonstratedexperience
working within a high-performance framework whereyou are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes,within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
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Effective timemanagement and organisational skills.
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Astrong communicator, able to quickly build rapport andinfluence across a diverse range of people.
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OtherRequirements:
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Ability to obtain aBlue Card (working with children check positive notice orexemption)
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Ability to obtain aYellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemptionnotice)
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What are thebenefits of working forAnglicareCQ?
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We havea common purpose throughout ourorganisationto serve thepeople of Central Queensland, to help themlive their bestlife. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in
meaningfulemployment
and be part of a holistic team that supports people inour local communities.
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Weoffer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time andfull-time employees.
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Weoffer the opportunity to work within an organisation committedto social change.
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Full time employeeshave the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with officehours to increase flexibility.
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Wehave a supportive and pragmatic management team.
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Professionaldevelopment
and study are encouraged and supported.
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Weoffer a skilled work environment filled with passionate,diverse and driven people.
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Weprovide access to health and wellness programs for allstaff.
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Applications should be submitted by 8am, Thursday 27 August ****.
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Havequestions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer -Mikiellie Newman to learn more:
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Youth Peer Worker - First Nations (Identified) (New South Wales)
🏢 Anglicare Central Queensland
📍 New South Wales