Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Worker (Identified role)

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

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 looking for passionate and community-minded First Nations people to join our team in Dubbo, NSW (Wiradjuri Country). This is a full-time role (75 hours per fortnight). You’ll be helping young people feel strong, supported and connected to services in their community.

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 looking for passionate and community-minded First Nations people to join our team in Dubbo, NSW (Wiradjuri Country). This is a full-time role (75 hours per fortnight). You’ll be helping young people feel strong, supported and connected to services in their community.

About the Role

As an Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Worker with our headspace Outreach Program, you’ll play a key role in supporting your mob and helping young people feel strong and connected. Your work will include:

• Encouraging young people to reach out for support and sharing ways to look after mental health in ways that make sense for your community.

• Providing warm, culturally safe guidance to help young people (aged 12–25) find the right services and support when they need it.

• Bringing people together through community activities that support physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.

• This role involves regular travel to rural and remote communities to deliver services and support to young people.

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 in Mental Health, Primary Health, Community Services

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a sense of integrity and initiative.

• Great communication and people skills and the ability to manage your time well.

• 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 for work

Full responsibilities of this role may be viewed on the Position Description found at marathonhealth.com.au/jobs/r26087/

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced First Nations staff and the opportunity to join our Yarning channel - a safe place for First Nations employees to connect

• The chance to make a real impact in regional communities

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

• Five weeks of annual leave, plus extra time off over Christmas/New Year

• A professional development allowance to support your growth

• A wellbeing allowance and discounted private health insurance

• Access to a dedicated First Nations employee assistance program