Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Worker

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Salary packaging

Professional development allowances

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an Advanced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Mental Health to help children, young people and families access culturally safe services in the Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence Child and Adolescent Wellbeing Service.

You will empower communities, advocate for culturally safe care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve access and outcomes across care journeys.

Qualifications

• Strong cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive mental health support and advocate for consumers.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Empower children, young people and families through culturally safe mental health support and outreach.
• Navigate care journeys from intake to care planning and transitions.
• Build trusted connections with communities and health professionals to improve access.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Mental health support

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Advocacy

Communication

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking an Advanced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Mental Health to help children, young people and families access culturally safe services in the Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence Child and Adolescent Wellbeing Service.

You will empower communities, advocate for culturally safe care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve access and outcomes across care journeys.