Aboriginal Peer Navigator – Yudhilidin Program
Be yourself, because together we make a difference.
At Hunter Primary Care we recogniseyou, we respect who you are and what your individuality, skills, experience and talents can bring to the team. It's your journey, Grow with us!
ABOUT THE ROLE
If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can see the impact you make every day join our skilled, supportive, values driven multidisciplinary team based in Warabrook.
As an Aboriginal Peer Navigator you will connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with complex mental health and psychosocial challenges in the Newcastle and Hunter region. Make a meaningful difference by walking alongside community to navigate health and community systems, build on their strengths, connect with cultural supports and work towards social and emotional wellbeing goals.
DUTIES
- Provide culturally safe peer navigation and psychosocial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.
- Connect participants and families with GPs, clinical, cultural community-based supports
- Build trusted relationships with participants, families and carers to support informed choices and wellbeing planning
- Provide practical support, outreach and support coordination for participants and their support networks with the Yudhilidin team
- Maintain accurate client records and contribute to continuous improvement of the program
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated experience providing culturally safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Relevant mental health experience, lived experience and/or qualifications (min. Certificate IV or working towards)
- Ability to connect, engage and support people within a social and emotional wellbeing framework
- Experience collaborating with external service providers, particularly primary care and other community-based health services
- Strong task management skills; a positive, proactive and solutions-focused attitude
Hunter Primary Care offers you:
- Generous salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development leave, study leave and clinical supervision
- Paid mental health leave and cultural leave
- Employee Assistance Program
The successful applicant for this position will be asked to consent to a police check and will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children check. Please note that people with a criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position and each application will be considered on its merits.
Aboriginal Peer Navigator – Yudhilidin Program in Newcastle employer: Hunter Primary Care Jobs
At Hunter Primary Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values individuality and fosters a supportive work culture. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through tailored training opportunities and generous benefits, including salary packaging and paid parental leave, all within a collaborative environment dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of NDIS participants. Join us in Newcastle, where your skills as a Behaviour Support Practitioner will be recognised and celebrated as we work together to create positive change.
