Job Description
Aboriginal Safe Haven Peer Worker - Kempsey District Hospital
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Employment Type: TemporaryPart Time until 31 July ****, with the possibility of ongoing employment
n Position Classification: Health Education Officer - Non Grad
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Remuneration:$67,584
- $97,733
n Hours Per Week:16
n Requisition ID:REQ******
n Advertising Closes: 28 September ****
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Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Australian Work Rights Visa). You must attach to your application in order toprogress.
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Use your lived experience, culture and voice to make a real difference. Join our Aboriginal Led Safe Haven and help create a culturally secure, welcoming space where Aboriginal people experiencing suicidal distress can feel heard, supported and empowered.
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About the Role
n As an Aboriginal Peer Worker, you'll draw on your own lived experience as an Aboriginal person navigating suicidal ideation or attempts to provide peer support to others on their mental health journey.
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Working alongside clinicians and the broader Peer Workforce, you'll help people navigate complex mental health pathways, advocate for culturally safe care and connect people with the right services and supports. You'll also play an important role in strengthening the cultural capability of the service and building meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
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The Safe Haven operates Thursday to Sunday, including public holidays, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, service development,



training and the growth of Aboriginal Peer Services.
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About You
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We're looking for an Aboriginal person who brings lived experience, cultural knowledge, empathy and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
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You will have:
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage (a genuine occupational qualification under S21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****).
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Lived experience of navigating suicidal ideation or attempts and the ability to use this experience constructively to support others.
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A strong commitment to consumer-led recovery and culturally safe mental health care.
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The ability to advocate for individuals and contribute to broader systems change.
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Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
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A Certificate IV in Peer Work – Mental Health, or willingness to undertake the qualification.
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Basic computer literacy and the ability to work independently.
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A current Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel between locations as required.
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Applicants must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island descent.



Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under S21 of Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available
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AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FROM THIS RECRUITMENT ACTIVITY MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion liesat the heart of how we recruit.
n Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
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We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact
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This is aCategory A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for CategoryA positions prior to offer.
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All new employeesmust agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ
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