Introduction:

About Us
Coast & Country Primary Care (CCPC) is an accessible and inclusive consumer-directed care and primary health care provider, who delivers a diverse range of health and community programs and services across New South Wales. Providing services since 2001, we are a not-for-profit organisation that values people
- our team, the people we support and the wider community. At CCPC our vision is “make a positive impact where we live and work”, we live this through our CARE Values; Compassion, Respect, Accountability and Excellence. At CCPC, diversity and inclusion is everyone’s business. We have created a framework that confirms our commitment to the journey of learning, growing and reforming. We strive towards supporting inclusivity and diversity, nurturing, safety and equitable access for everyone. Description:

About The Role
The Peer Worker will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing Psychological Therapies for Underserviced Populations Program across Dubbo and surrounding region. This role will enhance consumer recovery and wellbeing through lived-experience informed support, advocacy and practical assistance, helping individuals navigate services, maintain engagement and build meaningful connections within their community. You will be required to undertake a range of tasks including but not limited to the following:
• Utilise lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to engage, inspire hope and support consumers in their recovery journey.
• Develop trusting, respectful and recovery-oriented relationships with consumers to promote engagement and sustained participation in services.
• Assist consumers to navigate health, community and social support systems, facilitating access to appropriate services and resources.




• Provide warm accompaniment and support consumers to attend appointments, meetings and community activities where appropriate.
• Support the development and implementation of recovery plans that reflect consumer strengths, goals, preferences and lived experience.
• Identify and respond to barriers to engagement, including transport difficulties, housing stress, social isolation, service mistrust and other psychosocial challenges.
• Facilitate connections with community, social, cultural, recreational and psychosocial supports that enhance recovery and wellbeing.
• Support carers, families and significant others, where appropriate, by connecting them to relevant information, services and supports. Skills and Experiences: Key Selection Criteria
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, Community Services, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Psychosocial Support or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with people experiencing trauma, housing instability, social isolation, AOD issues, justice involvement or service mistrust is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient and accurate documentation and report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to build relationships with experience in providing support and guidance to staff.




• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) issued within the last 12 months that includes working with vulnerable groups
• Driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured motor vehicle. Essential
• Eligibility to work in Australia permanently.
• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment to be obtained and maintained at your own expense.
• A Criminal Record Check (CRC) issued within the last 12 months that includes working with vulnerable groups.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate (obtained and maintained at your own expense)
• Driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured motor vehicle. Part-time is preferred; however, full-time and casual arrangements may be considered for the successful candidate. Job Advantages
• Sign-on Bonus: receive $1,000 on commencement and an additional $1,000 after 6 months of continuous employment.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Salary packaging

benefits:
• package up to $15,900 of your salary each FBT year, which can significantly reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• package up to $2,650 of your meal and entertainment expenses annually per FBT year
• Salary Sacrifice Superannuation payments
- boost your retirement savings
• Flare Benefit perks with exclusive discounts and offers on groceries, restaurants, entertainment and travel.
• Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) To Apply Click “Apply” below, uploading:
• Covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria
• Resume Enquiries: Tina Swale, People & Culture Business Partner on 02 4365 2294 or [email protected]

📌 Peer Worker (Dubbo)
🏢 Coastuntry Primary Care
📍 Dubbo