First Nations Recovery & Culture Liaison – Community-Based

Wellways Australia; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Meal allowance

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Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia is recruiting a First Nations Recovery Worker to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Community Living Support program in the Wollongong region. The role focuses on culturally safe, recovery‑oriented support and connection to culture, family and community.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, travelling regionally to meet participant needs and deliver practical, strengths‑based assistance.

Qualifications

• Is acknowledged by First Nations community and leadership.
• Demonstrated strong connection with First Nations communities and understanding of lived experiences on Country.
• Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector or Intentional Peer Support Training.
• 100 points of identification and Birth Certificate/Passport.
• Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check/NDIS Workers Screening Checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, culturally safe and recovery‑focused support to participants in the community.
• Support people to identify strengths, aspirations and goals and develop plans that support their recovery journey.
• Foster connections with Country, families, communities and natural supports to promote wellbeing and belonging.
• Complete recovery plans, assessments, file notes and program documentation.
• Travel across the region to meet participant needs.

Skills

Cultural safety

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Travel

Education

Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health/AOD

Tertiary qualification in social science

NDIS Worker Orientation Modules

Job description

Wellways Australia is recruiting a First Nations Recovery Worker to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Community Living Support program in the Wollongong region. The role focuses on culturally safe, recovery‑oriented support and connection to culture, family and community.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, travelling regionally to meet participant needs and deliver practical, strengths‑based assistance.