Peer Support Worker, Male, (Aboriginal community)
Location: Narrogin WA
Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time
Hours negotiable
Based in Narrogin, 200 km south of Perth, Keedac, an Aboriginal Corporation, has a vacancy for the role of care worker, mental health, caring for Aboriginal men in and around Narrogin.
You will be part of a team supporting the mental health of our community. This is a mixed team of men and women. We currently have a full complement of women in the team and are seeking more males to support our male clients in particular. You will offer mental health support under these programs and any other relevant activities as directed by the Team Leader.
Qualifications and experience within this area are preferred. A Certificate in Mental Health or Community Support is highly regarded. However, individuals with a proven track record, or with transferable qualifications and experience, are encouraged to apply.
Members of the Aboriginal community are encouraged to apply.
Remuneration is award based and is currently Level 2.1 plus superannuation and leave entitlements, or a higher Level for candidates with appropriate qualifications. Wages are paid fortnightly. A phone is supplied for work use, and a pool car is supplied for use by our Peer Support Workers. Salary packing is available, which reduces tax paid.
If you are interested in joining us in this role, please send an application, along with your resume detailing relevant qualifications and experience, via email to the CEO, Leanne Kickett at leanne@keedac.org.au or mail to PO Box 490 Narrogin WA 6312, or call 08 9881 6666 for further information.
While these roles are open to all people, applicants of aboriginal descent may be given preference and are encouraged to apply for this position as per section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).