First Nations Mental Health Worker

Footprints Community Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Birthday leave

Gifted leave during end-of-year period

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Footprints is seeking a First Nations Mental Health Worker to join our Medicare Mental Health Centre in Brisbane. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-led mental health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and families, within a culturally safe framework.

You will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to assess needs, implement evidence-based interventions, and connect people to local supports, resources, and services while upholding Footprints’

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions.
• Understanding of cultural safety with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of mental health system, policy, ethics.
• Strong organizational skills and independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-led mental health services.
• Support social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Collaborate with individuals, families and communities to develop support strategies.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Apply Footprints Medicare Mental Health Centres Model of Service Delivery.

Skills

Cultural competence

Interpersonal communication

Decision-making

Time management

Empathy

Collaboration

Ethical practice

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Occupational Therapy or related field

Job description

Footprints is a leading not for profit organisation supporting older Australians and people experiencing mental health challenges. Since 1991, we have grown into a multi-site provider known for person-led, innovative and integrated services that enhance wellbeing, independence and social connection. Through strong partnerships across health, housing and community sectors, we deliver meaningful, lasting impact. As a Best Workplace Award winner, we are guided by strong leadership, collaboration and a shared commitment to strengthening communities.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting maximum term opportunity to join our team at our Medicare Mental Health Centre as a First Nations Mental Health Worker. This role will play a vital role focused on providing high-quality, person-led mental health services.

This role is vital in supporting the mental and emotional well-being of guests and supporting social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander peoples, fostering culturally safe connections, strengthening community and cultural connections and supporting individuals to access services and resources that promote healing, empowerment and overall wellbeing.

About you

To perform this role, it is essential that the person identifies as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD).

You will have:

• Demonstrated understanding of culturally appropriate assessment approaches and tools used to support the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander peoples, including the ability to identify individual strengths, needs and goals and develop culturally responsive support strategies in collaboration with the individual, their family and community where appropriate.
• Demonstrated experience in a mental health worker role, preferably within a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting mental health assessments and providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues, treatment modalities, and community resources.
• Experience working with peoples' mental health and well-being, leading to the provision of, inclusive and high-quality therapeutic services, with a solution and changed based focus.
• Awareness with a Lived Experience practice framework.
• Strong networks and knowledge of local support services which people may be referred to.
• Strong knowledge of the mental health system, government policy and legislation, and professional standards and codes of ethics as they pertain to working with people and their mental health.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other professionals in a multi-disciplinary team, as well as consult, liaise and work with a wide range of external stakeholders involved in the provision of health, mental health, and psychosocial services to people.
• Ability to work independently, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication and decision-making skills, coupled with the ability to involve other staff actively and appropriately, clients, their families, and significant others in the delivery of service where appropriate.
• Empathy and compassion in dealing with people experiencing mental health challenges.
• High level of cultural competence and sensitivity.
• Commitment to ethical practice and professional integrity.
• Practice within the Footprints Community Medicare Mental Health Centres Model of Service Delivery Framework.

You will need

• A current Queensland Class C Driver's Licence and roadworthy vehicle.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) and Blue Card, or willing to obtain.
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• A recognised tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Occupational Therapy or a related field (desirable).

Candidates with lived experience of mental health are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
• An additional day of birthday leave each year.
• Gifted leave during part of the end-of-year shutdown period, subject to organisational arrangements.
• Access to novated leasing for an eligible new or used vehicle and associated running costs.Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Contact

For further information, please contact Julian at *******@footprintscommunity.org.au.

Applications close 30/10/2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and Footprints may commence the selection process before the advertised closing date.

To learn more about Footprints, please visit our website: https://footprintscommunity.org.au/work-with-us

Equal opportunity

Footprints encourages applications from all people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprints strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Footprints Community acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present, and thank them for their wisdom and guidance.