First Nations Peer Cadet

Wellways

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Salary pyckaging up to $15,899; 17.5% leave loadin...
On-site
First nations identity and community acceptance
Lived experience of mental distress
Ability to draw upon recovery journey
Utilise your real-life experience to engage, encourage and support people in our community

Job Summary

  • Utilise your real-life experience to engage, encourage and support people in our community.
  • As a First Nations Peer Cadet, you’ll begin your journey supporting First Nations community members with their mental health and wellbeing.
  • This is a meaningful opportunity to grow your career while contributing to stronger, more connected and empowered First Nations communities.

Matching Summary

Utilise your real-life experience to engage, encourage and support people in our community.

Salary

Salary packaging up to $15,899; 17.5% leave loading; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • First Nations identity and community acceptance
  • Lived experience of mental distress
  • Ability to draw upon recovery journey
  • Willingness to undertake travel
  • NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate

Nice-to-have

  • Culturally safe support
  • Strengths-based peer support
  • Connecting people with services
  • Building everyday skills and resilience
  • Respectful and grounded in shared experience

Key Requirements

  • Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or currently enrolled
  • Evidence of right to work in Australia
  • Current and valid driver licence
  • Satisfactory National Police Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check

Work Rights

Evidence of right to work in Australia

Tailored Resume

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