Aboriginal Wellbeing Worker, Community Living Supports (Macarthur)

Grand Pacific Health Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Salary packaging + meals allowance

Staff Conference

Employer paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grand Pacific Health is seeking an Aboriginal Wellbeing Worker (part-time) to support CLS program participants, with emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across NSW. The role focuses on culturally responsive, recovery-oriented practical support to help individuals build independence and connection within their community.

The position is for 26.25 hours per week, fixed term until 30 June 2031 with potential extension based on funding.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and actively participate in Aboriginal communities across the CLS program location.
• Qualifications in mental health, health or community/social services (minimum Certificate IV).
• Commitment to recovery-oriented practice as per the National Framework for Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services.
• Ability to engage with and mentor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people toward recovery goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, culturally responsive and recovery-focused support.
• Help build independence, confidence and connection for participants.
• Collaborate with families, services and community to support participants' goals.

Skills

Aboriginal identity

Recovery orientation

Mentoring ability

Community engagement

Education

Certificate IV in mental health/health/community services

Job description

About the role

This is an Aboriginal Identified Position - authorised under the S14d of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. This is position is part time (26.25 hours per week), fixed term until 30 June 2031 with a possibility of extension due to funding. Supports CLS program participants, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to build strengths, set goals and live well in their community. Providing practical support that is culturally responsive and recovery focused, the Aboriginal Wellbeing worker helps builds independence, confidence and connection, while working collaboratively with families, services and community.

Benefits & Perks

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Experience

1. Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be an active member within the Aboriginal communities across the relevant CLS program location.
2. Qualifications in mental health, health or community/social services discipline (minimum Certificate IV).
3. Demonstrated commitment to working from a recovery orientation, in line with the National Framework for Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services.
4. Demonstrated capacity to engage with and mentor people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to work towards their recovery goals in a structured and planned way.

About Grand Pacific Health

What we care about most is supporting healthier, happier, more connected communities across NSW and the ACT. We’re a for-purpose organisation delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW and ACT we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.