Peer Support Worker

FAMILY AND DISABILITY SERVICES

Longreach, Australia
Base: $88k + super; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Background in local farming community
Certificate in community services
Positive blue card
This role offers a meaningful opportunity for farmers to provide peer support to fellow farmers facing isolation, difficult weather conditions, and crisis situations

Job Summary

  • This role offers a meaningful opportunity for farmers to provide peer support to fellow farmers facing isolation, difficult weather conditions, and crisis situations.
  • The position includes flexible work arrangements, NFP salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 plus meal entertainment allowances, and access to employee discounts.
  • UnitingCare Queensland is a large not-for-profit organization committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing safe, nurturing services across multiple brands.

Matching Summary

This role offers a meaningful opportunity for farmers to provide peer support to fellow farmers facing isolation, difficult weather conditions, and crisis situations.

Salary

Base: $88k + Super; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals & entertainment + kilometres reimbursed

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Background in local farming community
  • Certificate in Community Services
  • Positive Blue Card
  • Open Drivers Licence
  • Access to off-road vehicle

Nice-to-have

  • Tertiary qualification in Mental Health
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  • Lifeline Telephone Counselling Course
  • Previous case management experience
  • Experience working with agricultural communities

Key Requirements

  • Certificate in Community Services or relevant qualifications
  • Training in Psychological First Aid (PFA)
  • Must undergo criminal history check
  • Access to an off-road vehicle required

Work Rights

Not specified

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