CareerPlan

Youth Peer Worker - First Nations (Identified)

QueenslandFull-time2026-09-24 → 2026-10-22
Based in Australia

Core

Use lived experience to build trust and foster cultural pride for First Nations youth accessing mental health and wellbeing support.

Role type

non-clinical youth peer worker (First Nations)

Builds

culturally safe group programs, community events, and support for transitions in/out of care

Domain

mental health services for First Nations youth in Central Queensland

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

cultural safety, peer engagement, program co-facilitation, community event promotion, privacy compliance

Preferred skills

relationship building, solution identification, time management, communication

Technologies

none

Responsibilities

Support First Nations young people through culturally appropriate peer engagement; Co-design and co-facilitate programs and group activities; Promote headspace services and First Nations programs at community events; Collaborate with the Community Engagement Worker and broader team; Uphold high standards of privacy, cultural safety, and professional practice

Seniority

entry-level IC