26 October 2024
Scheduled within 10 days of closing
The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We are Southern
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
- Corporate Health and Fitness program
- 10.5% Superannuation on top of your gross income
Where you will be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Bega the rural heartland of the Sapphire Coast halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, a short drive to beautiful sandy beaches and national park wilderness. Just 3 hours to Canberra with the perfect climate to the outdoors all year round, including whale watching between June and November. The pretty valley is a beautiful base for exploring gorgeous beaches, tranquil waterways and beautiful national parks. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District
What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker will utilise their lived experiences to support Aboriginal consumers accessing community mental health services to support the delivery of culturally safe services.
The Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker will work closely alongside clinical teams to support consumers in developing hope, autonomy and purpose and support engagement with family and community. The peer worker will encourage culture, spirituality, and identity and basic needs work, roles, and responsibilities; education; physical health; and mental health. The role will also ensure that clinical settings are a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal consumers.
The Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal community and engage and involve Aboriginal community when drawing from lived experience of mental health issues. Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker is an integral part of the service and it is expected that the Aboriginal Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker will work as equal partners with clinicians in providing proactive community support for Aboriginal people with mental health issues.
The position is supported to complete appropriate training and education within the scope of the role. It is an expectation of this role that candidates have completed or are willing to undertake appropriate training (E.g. Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work) as part of their employment with the service. As per the award the position will be renumerated dependent upon the appointee’s qualifications and experience.