headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12 to 25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting the wellbeing of young people.

Health Voyage, as lead agency for headspace Grafton, has a vacancy for a passionate Peer Support Worker or Senior Peer Support Worker. This is an identified role for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.  The position is full time, 38 hours per week, and is available for immediate start.

We are open to applicants at different stages of their peer work career. Applicants with demonstrated leadership experience, group facilitation skills or experience in youth advocacy may be considered for a Senior Peer Support Worker position. Applicants newer to peer work who are passionate about youth mental health and recovery support are strongly encouraged to apply for a Peer Support Worker role.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the clinical and community engagement teams to provide safe, strengths based and recovery focused support to young people accessing headspace Grafton services.

About the role:

•  This is an identified role for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. 
• Provide one on one peer support and mentoring to young people accessing the service
• Use lived experience appropriately to promote hope, recovery and connection
• Support young people to build confidence, self-pride and emotional wellbeing
• Assist young people in navigating referrals and accessing appropriate services
• Support or facilitate youth groups, workshops or community engagement activities
• Work collaboratively with clinical staff and external services to support positive outcomes for young people
• Supporting youth reference groups and representing youth voice in service planning and community forums
• Depending on experience, opportunities may include mentoring junior peer workers,

About You:

We are looking for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is passionate about supporting young people and understands the value of lived experience in recovery focused mental health care.

You will be someone who can build positive relationships, communicate openly and safely, maintain appropriate boundaries and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Applicants with formal peer work qualifications, youth work experience, community services experience or experience facilitating groups will be highly regarded, however applicants earlier in their career are also encouraged to apply.

A full list of key responsibilities is outlined in the Position Description, which can be accessed on our website:
Current Vacancies - Health Voyage

Other Information:

• Comprehensive onboarding and headspace orientation provided
• Ongoing supervision and support provided
• Base work location is Grafton
• Professional development opportunities available
• Generous salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay
• Paid Parental Leave available to eligible employees

To Apply

This is an Identified position and, in accordance with section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and sections 14(d) and 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), it is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications should include:

1. A cover letter detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed on the Position Description, including your applicable skills, experience and suitability for the role.
2. Your current resume detailing your skills, qualifications and experience, including the names and contact details for two referees, with at least one referee being a current or most recent supervisor