About us
With over 55 years of experience, New Horizons is a leading
provider of disability, aged care, and community support services, committed to
empowering individuals to live their best lives.
Why work with us
Above award pay and great benefits
Your work matters. And so does your pay. At New Horizons, enjoy
above-award pay, penalty rates, and salary packaging options that can increase
your take home pay by up to $15,900 Plus, get access to novated leasing,
paid parental leave, and for full-time employees, RDOs.
Grow with us
Did you know our CEO Luke Buckley started out as a support
worker with us, 15 years ago? That's proof your career can go
anywhere here. We invest in your future with ongoing training and mentoring,
clear career advancement pathways, opportunities to specialise in aged care and
disability support, and a rewards and recognition program that celebrates your
wins.
Perks for your
wellbeing
On top of meaningful work, you'll enjoy extras like
Fitness Passport and our confidential Employee Assistance Program, giving you
access to fitness, counselling, and wellbeing support when you need
it.
Work your way
At New Horizons, you'll get flexible scheduling and
work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance. You can
also purchase extra annual leave, and if you work 10 weekends a
year, you'll enjoy an additional week of leave on
top.
A supportive community
Join a collaborative and respectful team, where diversity is
celebrated and every individual is valued. Build meaningful relationships with
clients and their families, fostering belonging and making a real difference in
the community.
Strong leadership
At New Horizons, you'll be backed by experienced
leaders who put your success and well-being first. With tailored coaching and
mentoring, you'll have the support you need to grow and
thrive.
About the role:
New Horizons
works in partnership with the NSW government to combat suicide in children and
young people. The i.am program is a one of its kind, award winning
psychosocial mental health program co-produced with young people with lived
experience of suicidality. It's also one of very few programs that works with
children at young ages.
As a Youth Suicide
Prevention Peer Worker within the i.am program, you'll play a vital
role in empowering young people to navigate their mental health journeys and
build resilience. You will be utilising your lived experience to collaborate
closely with individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams and deliver
psychosocial supports that prioritise recovery, self-determination, and
community connection.
The role is offered as a
Defined Term contract until June 2026.
Your responsibilities:
Utilise your personal lived experience of a suicidal crisis or mental health distress to foster trusting, respectful relationships with young people, families, and support networks in a safe and inclusive environment.
Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based psychosocial support.
Assess needs and create individualised support plans aligned with each young person's goals.
Help young people build on their strengths to achieve personal milestones.
Connect young people to education, employment, community, and peer support resources.
Develop and implement risk assessments and safety plans.
Monitor risks, provide immediate support, and update safety strategies with the Clinical Lead
Work with multidisciplinary teams, external organisations, and families to deliver integrated care
Participate in case reviews and team meetings to strengthen outcomes for young people
Facilitate Youth Advisory Groups and advocate for young people's needs.
Collaborate on program improvements through co-design with lived experience input.
About you:
We are
looking for compassionate professionals who are passionate about making a
difference in young people's lives.
Essential Requirements
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Certificate IV, Diploma, or Degree in Peer Work, Mental Health, Social Work, or a related field).
Using your lived experienced to guide the support you provide to young people and families, with the goal of fostering meaningful relationships and promoting positive change.
Experience supporting young people in mental health, suicide prevention, or disability settings.
Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practices.
Pre-employment Checks:
· Current Police Check (
issued within the last 3 months)
· Current
NSW Drivers License
· NDIS worker Check (or
willingness to obtain)
· NSW WWCC (or willingness
to obtain)
How to Apply:
To register your interest, please click 'Apply Now' and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your
suitability for the role.
If you have any questions
about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment you
may require throughout the recruitment process, or require
alternative method of submitting your application, please email
IMPORTANT: New Horizons is an
equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community
which we serve. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nations
People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
New Horizons acknowledges
all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians
of the land.