First Nations Recovery Worker | Culture & Community Support

Wellways Australia; Richmond; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellways Australia in Windsor/Richmond is seeking a First Nations Recovery Worker to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people facing mental health challenges within the Community Living Support program.

You will provide culturally safe, recovery-oriented assistance, help participants set goals, and build connections with families, communities and local services across the region. This role requires cultural knowledge and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science
• 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
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Travel readiness

Education

Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health or AOD

Tertiary qualification in social science

Job description

Wellways Australia in Windsor/Richmond is seeking a First Nations Recovery Worker to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people facing mental health challenges within the Community Living Support program.

You will provide culturally safe, recovery-oriented assistance, help participants set goals, and build connections with families, communities and local services across the region. This role requires cultural knowledge and willingness to travel.