Peer Support Worker

BlueCare

Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Base: $88k + super; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Background in local farming community
Certificate in community services
Open drivers licence
This role involves providing meaningful peer support to farmers facing isolation, difficult weather conditions, and crisis situations through a Farmer-to-Farmer Support Program

Job Summary

  • This role involves providing meaningful peer support to farmers facing isolation, difficult weather conditions, and crisis situations through a Farmer-to-Farmer Support Program.
  • Employees will engage in community capacity building, distribute resource materials for disaster recovery, and work with agriculture stakeholders to promote mental health awareness.
  • The position offers significant benefits including NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 plus meal entertainment allowances, flexible work arrangements, and 12 weeks paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

This role involves providing meaningful peer support to farmers facing isolation, difficult weather conditions, and crisis situations through a Farmer-to-Farmer Support Program.

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
  • Open Drivers Licence
  • Access to off-road vehicle
  • Criminal history check clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Tertiary qualification in Mental Health
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  • Previous similar role experience
  • Lifeline Telephone Counselling Course
  • Case Management experience

Key Requirements

  • Certificate in Community Services or relevant qualifications
  • Psychological First Aid training (obtainable during onboarding)
  • Valid Blue Card
  • Must undergo criminal history check

Work Rights

Not specified

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