Aboriginal applicants strongly encouraged to apply

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to closing the gap and ensuring Trusted Care, Better Health for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast. We’re looking for passionate Aboriginalpeople to join our team at the Wyong Aboriginal-led Safe Haven, a place of strength, healing, and cultural connection.

About the Role - Peer Support Worker

This is not just a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of our mob. As a Suicide Prevention Peer Worker, you will support people in crisis by sharing your own experiences, providing hope, and walking alongside them on their journey.

At the Safe Haven, we offer:

• A culturally safe and welcoming space for our Aboriginal community
• A place where lived experience matters—supporting others through shared stories and connections
• A peer-led, non-clinical service where people feel heard, valued, and supported

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing a safe, non-judgemental space for people in distress Connecting our mob with support, resources, and a sense of community.
• Sharing your lived experience to inspire hope and strength in others Empowering people with tools to manage their wellbeing and healing journey

Why Join Us?

✔ Work in an Aboriginal-led service that understands our way of knowing, being, and doing
✔ Be part of a supportive and passionate team
✔ Help shape a culturally groundedapproach to suicide prevention

Your Experience Matters

This role is about lived experience—if you’ve been through tough times and come out stronger, you have wisdom to share. Your story could be the lifeline someone else needs.

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access to employment opportunities.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion. For more information visit Stepping Up.’

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative or contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team: [email protected] or 4320 3519

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.  For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Niki Wardrope on 4320 3029 or Niki.Wardrope@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 11:59 pm