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Aboriginal Peer Worker

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health
Bairnsdale, VIC
A$68,564 p/a (pro-rata) per annum
Community Services & Development → Indigenous & Multicultural Services
Part-time
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


  • Between $68,564 and $88,392 (pro-rata) per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
  • Part-time – 64 hours per fortnight
  • Work within a skilled and experienced team
  • Up to $5,000 in relocation expenses for approved candidates

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) is a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping East Gippsland residents to live well for more than 40 years.

We’re one of the region’s most high-profile health and support service providers with more than 500 staff, 300 volunteers, and an annual budget in excess of $50 million.

About the role

Now is your chance to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria! Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are an important part of Victoria’s reformed mental health and wellbeing system. The Victorian Government has committed to establishing 50 Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals, with 2 of these being established in Bairnsdale and Orbost. Working together, GLCH, Wellways and Latrobe Regional Health will provide a range of support and therapies specific to what the community needs, whenever and wherever they are needed.

The Aboriginal Peer Worker is employed by Gippsland Lakes Complete Health and will work with other disciplines of the Local Service. You will be required to understand, and have a commitment to supporting, the unique factors influencing our local Aboriginal community. This role will work collaboratively with other disciplines to provide positive role modelling and practical support in overcoming the everyday barriers and challenges encountered along the recovery journey.

You will be well educated in Aboriginal culture and will assist and advise clinical staff on community, cultural respect and language matters with the goal of improving outcomes for participants, carers, and the wider community. You will be skilled in community engagement and advocacy and have extensive experience in social and emotional wellbeing or aboriginal health practice, and building a participant and community-led, inclusive, and values-driven culture. You will have strong local Aboriginal connections and networks and a commitment to the local Aboriginal community.

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or related discipline.
  • Strong cultural knowledge of local Aboriginal community.
  • Experience working with local Aboriginal community members.

Team Culture

At GLCH we believe our people are our biggest asset and pride ourselves on a culture that is equitable, encourages open communication and has an emphasis on recognition and career advancement. We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. People enjoy working at GLCH because we’re supportive, inclusive and collaborative in our approach.

Benefits

  • Annual pay increases
  • Generous salary package options
  • Opportunity for ongoing training and scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Work Life Balance

Please visit https://careers.glch.org.au/ to view a detailed position description.

Enquiries:

Beck Downey – Change and Consolidate Team Leader (MH&W Local)

Ph: 0475 118 458

Email [email protected]

To Apply

Upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role to our recruitment portal: https://careers.glch.org.au/

A separate document addressing the Position Requirements is not required.

Applications close: Sunday, 10 August 2025


About Gippsland Lakes Complete Health

Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia

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