Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker | Identified Role | Botany

Pathway Talent is proud to partner with a highly respected not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people living with mental health challenges to lead fulfilling, independent, and connected lives.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker to join a growing community-based team in Botany.

This role provides an opportunity to draw on your lived experience, cultural knowledge, and community connections to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on their recovery journey. Working within a recovery-oriented framework, you will help participants build confidence, strengthen community connection, and achieve their wellbeing goals.

About the Role
As an Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker, you will use your lived experience, cultural knowledge, and recovery-focused approach to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with mental health challenges.

Working within a community-based setting, you will build meaningful relationships with participants, support them to achieve their recovery and wellbeing goals, strengthen connections to culture and community, and assist them to access services and opportunities that promote independence and social inclusion. You will work collaboratively with participants, families, carers, and stakeholders to deliver culturally safe, person-centred support that empowers individuals on their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

- Build positive, professional, and culturally safe relationships with participants.
- Support participants to achieve their recovery and wellbeing goals.
- Facilitate community engagement, cultural connection, and social inclusion activities.
- Assist participants to access services, appointments, education, training,



and employment opportunities.
- Advocate for self-determination, choice, and participant empowerment.
- Maintain accurate records, case notes, and documentation.
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and community connection.
- Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, Community Services, or a related qualification (or equivalent industry experience).
- Minimum 12 months' experience in a Community Living Supports (CLS) program or similar mental health program.
- Demonstrated understanding of recovery-oriented and person-centred practice.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally safe service delivery.
- Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence.
- Working with Children Check.
- National Police Check (issued within the last three months).
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Orientation Module.

Essential Requirements

- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and community connection.
- Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, Community Services, or a related qualification (or equivalent industry experience).
- Minimum 12 months' experience in a Community Living Supports (CLS) program or similar mental health program.
- Demonstrated understanding of recovery-oriented and person-centred practice.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally safe service delivery.
- Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence.
- Working with Children Check.
- National Police Check (issued within the last three months).
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS 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 cooperative

📌 Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker | Identified Role | Botany (Sydney)
🏢 Pathway Talent
📍 Sydney