First Nations Peer Cadet

Wellways

Greater Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Pyid full time (flexible); salary pyckaging up to ...
First nations community connection
Lived experience of mental health
Culturally safe support
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

Paid full time (flexible); Salary packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% leave loading; Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • First Nations community connection
  • Lived experience of mental health
  • Culturally safe support
  • Strengths-based peer support
  • Building everyday skills and resilience

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusivity and reconciliation commitment
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Team-based learning environment
  • Connection to culture and community

Key Requirements

  • Identify as First Nations and be accepted by their community
  • Personal experience of mental distress
  • 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, WWC Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check

Work Rights

Evidence of right to work in Australia

Tailored Resume

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