About Us:
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service – Aboriginal Corporation is dedicated to delivering culturally safe, community-focused healthcare and support services. We are committed to improving the social and emotional wellbeing of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Our services address both mental and physical health needs, and we are looking for a passionate individual to join our team as a Suicide Prevention Peer Worker.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Suicide Prevention Peer Worker to provide culturally sensitive support to individuals at risk of suicide or who have experienced suicidal ideation. As a Peer Worker, you will draw on your own lived experience to connect with clients, offering guidance, emotional support, and practical resources. This role is vital to our mission of creating a safe and supportive environment for those who need it most.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct peer support to people in suicidal crisis using lived experience to inspire hope, reduce isolation, and promote recovery.
- Assist with safety planning, psychosocial support, and connecting clients to relevant services in the community.
- Work collaboratively with mental health professionals, Aboriginal Health Workers, and other peer workers to offer integrated support.
- Participate in quality improvement and advocacy activities to strengthen service delivery.
- Contribute to the development and evaluation of suicide prevention programs.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and peer supervision.
About You:
- Personal lived experience of suicidal crisis or suicide attempt, and ability to draw on this to offer peer support.
- Understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care and suicide prevention strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building strong connections with clients.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Desirable: experience working in community-based health or social support settings.
- Desirable: Willingness to work towards Certificate IV in Mental Health.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and culturally respectful work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and peer supervision.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and the community.
- Competitive salary package and salary sacrificing options.
