Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Worker (Identified role)

Marathon Health Australia; Dubbo; 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

Private health insurance discount

Job summary

headspace Dubbo is seeking an Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Worker to join the Outreach Program. You will support young people and their communities, delivering culturally safe, youth-focused wellbeing services in the Wiradjuri region.

You will travel to rural and remote communities, engage with families, schools and services, and work with First Nations staff to enhance youth mental health access.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (this is a genuine occupational requirement).
• A 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to reach out for support and share ways to look after mental health in culturally appropriate ways.
• Provide warm, culturally safe guidance to help young people aged 12–25 find the right services and support.
• Bring people together through community activities that support wellbeing across physical, emotional, social and spiritual domains.
• Regular travel to rural and remote communities to deliver services and support to young people.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Mental Health qualification

Experience in Primary Health/Community Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

headspace opportunities

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

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