Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Worker

Marathon Health Australia; Lightning Ridge; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from First Nations staff

Salary packaging

Five weeks annual leave

Professional development allowance

Wellbeing allowance and private health

Job summary

Marathon Health Australia is seeking an Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Worker for the headspace Outreach Program in Lightning Ridge, NSW. The role supports young people aged 12–25, helping them feel strong, connected, and supported within their community.

You will work collaboratively with First Nations staff, provide culturally safe guidance, and contribute to outreach activities across Western NSW. A driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (genuine occupational requirement).
• Qualification or relevant industry experience in Mental Health, Primary Health, Community Services.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with integrity and initiative.
• Great communication and people skills with good time management.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• A valid Australian Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel; regular outreach to communities in Western NSW.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging young people to reach out for support and promote mental health resources.
• Providing warm, culturally safe guidance to help young people find the right services.
• Bringing people together through community activities that support wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Education

Mental Health / Primary Health / Community Services experience

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people in your community? This is your chance to be part of something meaningful.

We’re seeking expressions of interest from a passionate and community-mindedFirst Nationsperson to join our team inLightning Ridge NSW (Yuwaalaraay Country). This is afull-time role(75 hours per fortnight) . You’ll be helping young people feel strong, supported and connected to services in your community.

About the Role

As anAboriginal Youth Wellbeing Workerwith ourheadspace Outreach Program, you’ll play a key role in supporting your mob and helping young people feel strong and connected. Your work might include:

• Encouraging young people to reach out for supportand sharing ways to look after mental health in ways that make sense for your community.
• Providing warm, culturally safe guidanceto help young people (aged 12‑25) find the right services and support when they need it.
• Bringing people together through community activitiesthat support physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.

You’ll be supported every step of the way by an organisation that puts its commitment to First Nations peoples at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Bring

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander(this is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
• A qualification or relevant industry experience inMental Health, Primary Health, Community Services
• Strongproblem-solving and decision-making skills, with a sense of integrity and initiative.
• Greatcommunication and people skillsand the ability to manage your time well.
• Confidence workingindependently and as part of a team.
• Confidence usingMicrosoft Officeand generalcomputer skills.
• Avalid Australian Driver’s Licenceand willingness to travel for work – this rolewill require regular outreachto communities within Western NSW

What We Offer

• Mentorshipfrom experienced First Nations staff
• The chance tomake a real impactin your community
• Salary packagingto increase your take-home pay
• Five weeks of annual leave, plus extra time off over Christmas/New Year
• Aprofessional development allowanceto support your growth
• Awellbeing allowanceand discounted private health insurance
• Access to adedicated First Nations employee assistance program