Job description
- Part-time (0.6FTE – negotiable) contract until July 2025, with the potential to extend
- Based at Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie (Gumbaynggirr or Birpai lands), with outreach work within the community
- 37.52 – $40.97 p/Hour (subject to experience) + Super + Salary Packaging of up to $18,550
Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with a passion for supporting others? Do you have lived experience in mental health or caregiving?
As a Carer Peer Worker, you will leverage your lived experience and cultural understanding to support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers.
Your role will involve:
- Building meaningful relationships with carers and clients, using Intentional Peer Support principles to foster mutual respect and positive goal-setting
- Enhancing the carer experience and engagement within the YES service model through innovative projects and direct support
- Engaging with clients to understand their interests, strengths, and connections, helping them to build their support networks and reach their recovery goals
- Documenting client interactions and progress accurately in EACH’s Client Management System and other required platforms
To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here.
Alternatively, for more information please contact Lily Norman, Team Leader – Youth Enhanced Services at [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Carer Peer Worker (Identified) – Youth Enhanced Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.
About the program
EACH is the Lead Agency of the Therapeutic Alliance (TA), a consortium of community based, not-for-profit organizations who provide mental health services across the North Coast of NSW through a multidisciplinary, person centred, hub-and-spoke model of care.
The alliance offers a range of services under the Primary Mental Health Program (PMHP), including Healthy Minds, the Mental Health Nursing Incentive Program, Youth Enhanced Services (YES), Suicide Prevention, Counselling Support, and Low Intensity Mental Health programs.
About you
This is an identified position with a genuine occupational requirement for the position to be filled by a candidate Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. We encourage applications from these communities, in line with Affirmative Measures under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and Division 2 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).
As a proactive and culturally aware individual, you:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, are recognised by your community, and can provide evidence of your status
- Have lived experience as a family member or carer dealing with mental distress or illness, with a strong understanding of the mental health system
- Are committed to person-centred care, cultural safety, and trauma-informed practices
- Maintain a positive attitude towards change and are dedicated to learning and self-improvement
- Have experience in direct care, knowledge of relevant legislation, and sensitivity to diverse needs
- Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work and/or Intentional Peer Support training (highly regarded)
What’s in it for you?
At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. We offer a range of employee benefits including:
- Flexibility to work full-time/part-time from home, from our offices and within the community
- Competitive remuneration and conditions including generous leave options
- Clinical supervision, mentoring and access to evidence-based resources
- Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
- $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment
- A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
- Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…
Join us at EACH
EACH has been committed to delivering health and support services that improve lives and strengthen communities for over 50 years. Our workforce is made up of compassionate individuals who are here to lend a helping hand, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual from all walks of live. Join us on this journey and let us make a difference together.
Additional information:
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period – so don’t miss out and apply today!
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
Thank you for your interest in joining EACH! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.
A position description is attached.