About us

Coast & Country Primary Care (CCPC) is an accessible and inclusive disability and primary health care provider, who delivers a diverse range of health and community programs and services across New South Wales. Providing services since 2001, we are a not-for-profit organisation that values people – our team, the people we support and the wider community.

At CCPC our vision is “make a positive impact where we live and work”, we live this through our CARE Values; Compassion, Respect, Accountability and Excellence.

At CCPC, diversity and inclusion is everyone’s business. We have created a framework that confirms our commitment to the journey of learning, growing and reforming. We strive towards supporting inclusivity and diversity, nurturing, safety and equitable access for everyone.

About the role

The Health on the Streets (HoTS) Program delivers a mobile assertive outreach and primary care service to vulnerable population groups including those experiencing homelessness and those sleeping rough on the Central Coast. HoTS provides medical assessments, health service navigation and non-invasive primary care treatment by the Outreach Nurse supported by the Peer Worker – HoTS to support connection to community supports, service navigation, individual advocacy and education through the provision of peer support.

The Peer Worker – HoTS will be required to undertake a range of tasks including but not limited to the following:

• Provide peer support services with an understanding of and skills in delivering trauma informed care.
• Provide a person-centred approach to address and support the identified individual barriers disabling a person’s health and well-being.
• Assist in set-up of the HoTS van at scheduled hubs to enable service delivery.
• Provide assertive outreach locating and identifying people for the HoTS program at times when hubs are not scheduled.
• Engage with a range of service providers, community, and stakeholders to identify and engage with homeless people and rough sleepers on the Central Coast.

Key Selection Criteria

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work and/or Community Services.
• Demonstrated experience working in a Peer Work role.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• An understanding of and a willingness and ability to participate in the physical demands of the role. These may include working outdoors in changeable environmental conditions, working in areas inhabited by homeless persons, and dealing with challenging individuals.
• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) issued within the last 12 months that includes working with vulnerable groups

Job Benefits

• package up to $15,900 of your salary each FBT year, which can significantly reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• package up to $2,650 of your meal and entertainment expenses annually per FBT year

• Salary packaging benefits:
• Salary Sacrifice Superannuation payments – boost your retirement savings
• Additional paid leave days to be taken during Office closure period at the end of the year
• Flare Benefit perks with exclusive discounts and offers on groceries, restaurants, entertainment and travel.
• Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and monthly social events organised by our Social Committee
• Job stability & career development opportunities
• Free annual influenza vaccination

To Apply

Click “Apply” below, uploading:

• Covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria
• Resume

Additionally, due to the Public Health (COVID-19 Care Services) Order (No2) 2022 on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination from NSW Health, you will be requested to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status.

Enquiries: Tina Swale, Team Leader - People & Culture on 02 4365 2294 or [email protected]