Aboriginal Mental Identified Health Peer Worker - REQ646484
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ646484 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Health Educ Off Non- Grad and Grad
Remuneration: 64985 - 118754 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ646484
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 15 March 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
The SCHN Department of Psychological Medicine (Mental Health) spans the Randwick and Westmead precincts and is the largest child and adolescent mental health service in NSW. The Department provides assessment and treatment to children with mental illness or neurodevelopmental disorders services including two dedicated inpatient mental health units, psychiatric emergency teams, and consultation-liaison services at each precincts. Additionally the Department provides the largest telemedicine child and adolescent psychiatry service in Australia to regional NSW.
The Aboriginal Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Worker will utilise their lived experiences of mental illness to support Aboriginal young people accessing SCH Mental Health Service (including within the Emergency Department, inpatient wards and outreach services) and supports the delivery of culturally safe services.
The Aboriginal Youth mental health & wellbeing peer worker is imbedded within a multidisciplinary team to support Aboriginal young people develop hope, autonomy and purpose. They role model recovery with mental illness is possible and in the process support Aboriginal young people engage with family and community by upholding the importance of culture, spirituality, and identity. They promote the importance of employment; education; physical health; and mental health.
Additionally the Aboriginal Youth Peer Worker ensures SCHN Mental Health team provides a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal young people and their families/carers.
The Aboriginal mental health & wellbeing peer worker t must be connected to Aboriginal culture and community, identify as Aboriginal and be recognised as such by the community. They must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal community and share their experience and knowledge of Aboriginal culture and community when sharing their lived experience.
The Aboriginal mental health & wellbeing Peer worker is an integral part of the service and works as equal partners with clinicians in providing proactive community support for Aboriginal young people with mental health issues.
This positon may be required to work weekends and on an adjusted start and finish time depending on service need.
Eligible employees may access:
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
- To be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977.
- CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer) or willingness and commitment to obtain within 18months of employment.
- Ability to utilise lived experience to support others in their own mental health and wellbeing recovery journey.
- A demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional wellbeing including and understanding of Aboriginal family structure and Aboriginal culture and wisdom. This will include an understanding of the practical and emotional issues that may arise when working with Aboriginal young people with mental health concerns and their families.
- Understanding of the challenges Aboriginal consumers may experience in accessing mental health services and demonstrated ability to liaise, proactively engage and work collaboratively with vulnerable communities and relevant agencies in ensuring culturally responsive services.
- Ability to facilitate peer-led supports, recovery groups (yarning circles) supporting others on their recovery journey through recovery planning, navigating the system and encourage community to access support.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and willingness to work on an adjusted roster (including weekends and adjusted start/finish time).
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Gabriella Simpson on Gabriella.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.au
4) For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
5) Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
6) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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