Join
headspace Emerald as a Youth Peer Worker – First Nations
(Identified) and help create a culturally safe, welcoming
space for First Nations youth to access mental health and wellbeing
support.
In this
unique role, you’ll use your lived experience to build trust, foster cultural pride, and encourage young people to engage with
headspace services. You’ll work in a non-clinical capacity, supporting group programs, community events, and transitions in and
out of care.
What
will a typical day look like?
- Support First
Nations young people through culturally appropriate peer
engagement.
- Co-design and
co-facilitate programs and group activities within the
centre.
- Promote headspace
services and First Nations programs at community
events.
- Collaborate with
the Community Engagement Worker and broader team.
- Uphold high
standards of privacy, cultural safety, and professional
practice.
Mandatory
Requirements:
- Certificate IV in
Youth Worker/Community Services or
equivalent orworking toward this qualification
(proof of enrolment required).
- Relevant youth peer
experience
Who we
are:
Our
truly local team of professionals have worked with people in
Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living
their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven
organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our
staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary
- simply by doing them with the right people.
headspace is
Australia’s National Young Mental Health Foundation, providing
early intervention mental health services to 12 -25-year-olds. With
a focus on early intervention, we work with young people to provide
support at crucial times in their lives – to help get them back on
track and strengthen their ability manage their mental health in
the future.
What you will
bring to the role:
- A
passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of
Central Queenslanders.
- Proven ability to
build and maintain relationships with a variety of
stakeholders.
- The
ability to identify and embed solutions.
- Demonstrated
experience working within a high-performance framework where
you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed workplace.
- Effective time
management and organisational skills.
- A
strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and
influence across a diverse range of people.
Other
Requirements:
- Ability to obtain a
Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or
exemption)
- Ability to obtain a
Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption
notice)
What are the
benefits of working for
AnglicareCQ?
We have
a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the
people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best
life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful
employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in
our local communities.
- We
offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time and
full-time employees.
- We
offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed
to social change.
- Full time employees
have the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with office
hours to increase flexibility.
- We
have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
- Professional
development and study are encouraged and supported.
- We
offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
- We
provide access to health and wellness programs for all
staff.
How to
apply
If
you're ready to be a positive force in the lives of young people
and help them to navigate their challenges, please submit your
resume and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the
selection criteria as outlined in the position
description.
Applications should be
submitted by 8am, Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Have
questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer -
Mikiellie Newman to learn more:
(07)
4837 5393
We’d
love to hear from you. Come help us shape a brighter future for
young people in Emerald.
Attachments:
- Information Guide for Applicants.pdf
- PD headspace Youth Peer Worker - First