Aboriginal Community Peer Support Worker

New Horizons - Wellbeing. Done well.  

About us 
With over 55 years of experience, New Horizons is a leading provider of disability, aged care, and community support services, committed to empowering individuals to live their best lives. 

Why work with us 
Above award pay and great benefits 
Your work matters. And so does your pay. At New Horizons, enjoy above-award pay, penalty rates, and salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by up to $15,900. Plus, get an additional $2,650 for entertainment expenses, access to novated leasing, paid parental leave, and for full-time employees, RDOs. 

Grow with us 
Did you know our CEO Luke Buckley started out as a support worker with us, 15 years ago? That’s proof your career can go anywhere here. We invest in your future with ongoing training and mentoring, clear career advancement pathways, opportunities to specialise in aged care and disability support, and a rewards and recognition program that celebrates your wins. 
Perks for your wellbeing 
On top of meaningful work, you’ll enjoy extras like Fitness Passport and our confidential Employee Assistance Program, giving you access to fitness, counselling, and wellbeing support when you need it.   

Work your way 
At New Horizons, you’ll get flexible scheduling and work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance. You can also purchase extra annual leave, and if you work 10 weekends a year, you’ll enjoy an additional week of leave on top.   

A supportive community 
Join a collaborative and respectful team, where diversity is celebrated and every individual is valued. Build meaningful relationships with clients and their families, fostering belonging and making a real difference in the community.   

Strong leadership 
At New Horizons, you’ll be backed by experienced leaders who put your success and well-being first. With tailored coaching and mentoring, you’ll have the support you need to grow and thrive.   

About the roles 
Aboriginal Community Peer Support Worker roles available in multiple locations:

Sydney – Blacktown and Eastern Suburbs
Central Coast
Tweed Heads

Permanent part-time or full-time hours available

As an Aboriginal Community Peer Support Worker in the CLS program, you will provide culturally culturally safe, lived experience-informed support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Grounded in cultural identity, connection to Country, and community, this role promotes healing, empowerment and resilience.

Your responsibilities
-  Use lived experience and cultural knowledge to support clients in navigating mental health and wellbeing.
-  Assist with daily living, emotional regulation, and connection to Country and community.
-  Facilitate access to Indigenous health services, Elders and cultural supports.
-  Participate in cultural supervision and training focused on trauma-informed, culturally competent, and peer-led practice.
-  Engage in reflective practice and contribute to co-design of culturally safe services.
-  Build relationships with Aboriginal Medical services, community organisations and Elders.
-  Support community education and mental health literacy initiatives within CALD communities.
-  Contribute to client voice initiatives by supporting forums and feedback processes that inform service enhancement and co-design.

About you 
-  Lived experience as an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander person
-  Cert IV in Mental Health or Peer work or a relevant qualification
-  Minimum 12 months working in a Hasi/CLS program
-  Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues in Indigenous contexts
-  Demonstrated values alignment with program and organisation
-  Knowledge of cultural protocols and community structures
-  Cultural competence and ability to work across diverse communities.
-  Strong understanding of CLS model of practice
-  Good knowledge of person-centred recovery orientated care, trauma informed practice and cultural competence
-  Must be fit to undertake the physical requirements of customer support, including the capacity to lift 10 kilograms unassisted
-  Demonstrated technical & computer literacy in Microsoft Office and reporting systems

Compliance Checks
-  A current National Criminal Clearance Check (not older than 3 months) and subsequent checks every two years
-  NDIS Worker Check
-  NSW Working with Children Check
-  Current valid NSW Drivers’s License with ability to drive vehicles in license class, including large cars and vans

Permanent Australian Work rights
 
How to apply 
To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. 

Please indicate which location you are interested in.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment you may require throughout the recruitment process, or require alternative method of submitting your application, please email recruit@newhorizons.net.au 

IMPORTANT: New Horizons is an equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we serve. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.  

New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.