Aboriginal Community Support Worker - CLS - Hurstville Exciting opportunity is available within a highly respectednot‑for‑profit organisationseeking skilled and passionate Aboriginal Mental Health Community Support Workers to join their Service Delivery team,committed to transforming lives through our services, embracing challenges with creativity and adaptability for lasting positive impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peer Worker to join our Community Living Supports Program (CLS) based in Hurstville.

In this role, you will provide culturally safe, lived experience-informed support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living with mental health challenges. Grounded in connection to culture, community, and Country, you will support healing, empowerment, and resilience.

You will use your lived experience and cultural knowledge to walk alongside people in their recovery journey, building trust, strengthening identity, and supporting connection to community supports and services.

Key Details

Identified Roles

Hurstville

SCHADS award level 3

Responsibilities

Deliver culturally safe, recovery-oriented peer support aligned with the CLS model

Use lived experience to support healing, wellbeing, and resilience

Assist with daily living, emotional regulation, and social connection

Support clients with daily living skills, emotional wellbeing, and social connection

Maintain an active caseload and meet support delivery targets

Support connection to Country, culture, and community

Community & Cultural Engagement

Build relationships with Aboriginal Medical Services, Elders, and community organisations





Connect customers to culturally appropriate supports

Advocate for culturally safe service delivery

Support customer feedback and co-design opportunities

Collaboration & Practice Development

Participate in cultural supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing learning

Work collaboratively with Aboriginal Peer Workers and multidisciplinary teams

Contribute to co-design and continuous improvement of culturally responsive services

Engage in reflective practice and regular supervision to support safe and effective peer work.

About You You are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with lived experience, passionate about supporting others in your community.

You bring strong cultural knowledge, empathy, and resilience, and understand the importance of connection to culture, identity, and community in healing.

You Will Bring:

Lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

A strong understanding of mental health within Indigenous contexts

Knowledge of cultural protocols, community structures, and culturally safe practice

Ability to build trust and form meaningful connections within community

Confidence using your lived experience to support others while maintaining boundaries

Strong communication, advocacy,



and relationship-building skills

A commitment to culturally safe, person-centred, recovery-oriented support

Essential Requirements

Certificate IV in Mental Health or Peer Workor relevant industry experience

Minimum 12 months experience in a CLS program or similar program

Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, person-centred practice

Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage complex needs and behaviours with confidence and care

Knowledge of trauma-informed care and cultural competency

Solid problem-solving skills and adaptability

Confidence using Microsoft Office and reporting systems

Eligibility

NSW Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

National Police Check (within 3 months)

NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module

What's on Offer?

Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in people's lives

Ongoing training, development, and professional support

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for career growth within a respected not-for-profit organisation

Market-competitive salary packaging benefits

A Safe and Inclusive Workplace Pathway Talent has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect, and harm and is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children, young people, people with disability, and the communities we serve.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, including a National Criminal History Check and other role-specific compliance checks.

The provider is an equal Prospect Employer, and represent the community whic

📌 Aboriginal Community Support Worker (Sydney)
🏢 Pathway Talent
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