Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Health Education Officer

Remuneration: $34.08 - $49.29 ph.

Hours Per Week: 20

Requisition ID: REQ687180

Applications Close: 22nd October 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing

As the Aboriginal Peer Worker you will use lived experience as an Aboriginal person navigating your own mental health journey to support people using the mental health service.

You will build rapport and promote hope for the people you work with.

You will ensure that the care pathways are culturally appropriate and people are given the appropriate support to access other services.

There is also an aim that you will be able to contribute to building the cultural capacity of the service to work with Aboriginal people in environments and systems that are not always appropriate for Aboriginal people.

About You

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 1977.

You are a proud Aboriginal person who identifies strongly with your culture, community and values, and you meet the requirements of demonstrating Aboriginality through recognised community endorsement. Your lived experience, cultural knowledge and connection to community enable you to provide meaningful support, advocacy and engagement with Aboriginal consumers accessing mental health services.

You demonstrate a strong commitment to peer support principles and are willing to undertake or have completed a Certificate IV in Peer Work – Mental Health. Drawing on your personal and cultural experiences, you provide compassionate, recovery-oriented support that empowers consumers and promotes self-determination, wellbeing and positive mental health outcomes.

You have proven ability to advocate effectively for individuals and at a broader systems level, working to improve access to culturally safe, respectful and high-quality mental health services for Aboriginal consumers.



You understand the importance of reducing barriers to care and work collaboratively with consumers, families, communities and service providers to ensure services are inclusive, culturally responsive and person-centred.

Your well-developed written and verbal communication skills enable you to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, while your sound computer literacy allows you to confidently use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other relevant software systems to maintain accurate documentation, correspondence and reporting requirements.

You are equally effective working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating initiative, reliability and a genuine commitment to contributing to the ongoing growth and development of MNCLHD Peer Services and the broader Peer Workforce. You actively support collaborative practice and share knowledge and experiences to strengthen peer-led service delivery.

Highly organised and self-motivated, you possess strong planning and time management skills that allow you to effectively prioritise tasks, manage competing demands and coordinate your daily workload in a professional and efficient manner.

You hold a current Australian Driver Licence and have the flexibility and willingness to travel across multiple locations as required. Your adaptability, cultural integrity and commitment to improving mental health outcomes for Aboriginal communities make you a valuable contributor to culturally safe and recovery-focused mental health services.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.

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 prospect employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

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 [email protected] .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Tayt Rosenbaum on [email protected] For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - [email protected]

'Get to know our Health District' - MNCLHD Code of Ethics and Conduct for NSW Government Sector Employees Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child secure standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards Need assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Apply or for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Stepping Up

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