Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Advocate - Regional Impact

Marathon Health; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Yarning channel

Salary packaging

Five weeks annual leave

PD allowance

Wellbeing allowance

Private health insurance

First Nations EAP

Job summary

Marathon Health is seeking an Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Worker for the headspace Outreach Program in Dubbo, NSW. This full-time role (75 hours per fortnight) focuses on supporting young people, building trust, and connecting families to essential services in Wiradjuri Country.

You will travel to rural and remote communities, delivering culturally safe guidance and activities to 12–25-year-olds. The role emphasizes community connection and First Nations leadership.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (required).
• Qualification or experience in Mental Health, Primary Health or Community Services.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with initiative.
• Excellent communication and people skills; good time management.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to seek support and share mental health tips that suit the community.
• Provide warm, culturally safe guidance to help 12–25 year-olds access the right services.
• Bring people together through community activities supporting wellbeing.
• Regular travel to rural/remote communities to deliver services and support.

Skills

Identify as Aboriginal

Mental health knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Driver's Licence

Education

Qualification in Mental Health/Community Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marathon Health is seeking an Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Worker for the headspace Outreach Program in Dubbo, NSW. This full-time role (75 hours per fortnight) focuses on supporting young people, building trust, and connecting families to essential services in Wiradjuri Country.

You will travel to rural and remote communities, delivering culturally safe guidance and activities to 12–25-year-olds. The role emphasizes community connection and First Nations leadership.