Pathway Talent is proud to partner with a highly respected not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people living with mental health challenges to lead fulfilling, independent, and connected lives.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker to join a growing community-based team in Botany.

This role provides an opportunity to draw on your lived experience, cultural knowledge, and community connections to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on their recovery journey. Working within a recovery-oriented framework, you will help participants build confidence, strengthen community connection, and achieve their wellbeing goals.

About the Role
As an Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker, you will use your lived experience, cultural knowledge, and recovery-focused approach to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with mental health challenges.

Working within a community-based setting, you will build meaningful relationships with participants, support them to achieve their recovery and wellbeing goals, strengthen connections to culture and community, and assist them to access services and opportunities that promote independence and social inclusion. You will work collaboratively with participants, families, carers, and stakeholders to deliver culturally safe, person-centred support that empowers individuals on their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional, and culturally safe relationships with participants.
• Support participants to achieve their recovery and wellbeing goals.
• Facilitate community engagement, cultural connection, and social inclusion activities.
• Assist participants to access services, appointments, education, training, and employment opportunities.
• Advocate for self-determination, choice, and participant empowerment.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, and documentation.

Essential Requirements

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and community connection.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, Community Services, or a related qualification (or equivalent industry experience).
• Minimum 12 months' experience in a Community Living Supports (CLS) program or similar mental health program.
• Demonstrated understanding of recovery-oriented and person-centred practice.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally safe service delivery.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Working with Children Check.
• National Police Check (issued within the last three months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Orientation Module.

What's on Offer?

• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in people's lives
• Ongoing training, development, and professional support
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for career growth within a respected not-for-profit organisation
• Competitive salary packaging benefits

A Safe and Inclusive Workplace
Pathway Talent has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect, and harm and is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children, young people, people with disability, and the communities we serve.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, including a National Criminal History Check and other role-specific compliance checks.

Apply now and help transform lives — including your own.
The provider is an equal Opportunity Employer, and represent the community which they serve. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nation People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

Pathway Talent acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.

IMPORTANT: This is an identified position under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.