First Nations Wellbeing Connector - Identified Role

Youturn; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Wellbeing Days

Employee Benefits

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Youturn in Port Augusta, SA, is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander First Nations Wellbeing Connector to support young people, families and communities by connecting them to culturally safe mental health care through headspace Port Augusta.

You will work with Elders, Traditional Owners and local organisations to build trust, advocate for access to health, education and housing, and promote cultural safety across services.

Qualifications

• Identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families and communities.
• Knowledge of cultural safety, social and emotional wellbeing, and community-led approaches.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Qualification in Community Services, Aboriginal Health, Youth Work, Social Work, Mental Health or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and families through culturally safe and strengths-based engagement.
• Build relationships with Elders, Traditional Owner groups, community organisations and key stakeholders.
• Advocate for young people and support access to health, education, housing and wellbeing services.
• Strengthen cultural safety and responsiveness across headspace services.
• Facilitate opportunities for young people to connect with culture, community and Country.
• Promote headspace services through community engagement, events and local partnerships.
• Contribute cultural knowledge to support best practice service delivery.

Skills

Cultural safety

Stakeholder engagement

Community networking

Aboriginal identity

Education

Community Services

Aboriginal Health

Youth Work

Social Work

Mental Health

Community Development

Job description

Salary

Salary: $80,008.00 - $84,078.00

Job Type: Part-Time Employee (PT)

Location: Port Augusta SA

Job Category: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)

About

The individuals, families and communities we support are at the heart of everything we do at Youturn. We listen deeply - honouring every voice, story, culture and choice - through our core values of Integrity, Respect and Inclusion. We have a strong commitment to reflection and responsibility and are always curious and adapting through our Learning value. At Youturn, we believe in the importance of caring today for a better tomorrow, represented in our value of Stewardship.

Youturn is a community-based not-for-profit charity providing social, community, and health services across Australia. With more than 35 years of experience, we are a trusted provider supporting individuals and communities through life's toughest moments, empowering people of all ages to live safe, connected, and meaningful lives. With compassion and equity at our core, we support people in the areas of housing, community and family support, mental health, and support for those bereaved or impacted by suicide.

You can find out more at youturn.org.au .

Job Description

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is passionate about supporting young people to thrive? Do you have strong community connections and a desire to make a lasting impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of First Nations young people? At Youturn, we recognise the strength, knowledge and cultural richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are seeking a First Nations Wellbeing Connector to help create meaningful pathways for young people to strengthen their connection to culture, community, identity and support services while accessing youth mental health care through headspace Port Augusta.

About The Opportunity

This is a unique and rewarding community-focused role where you'll work alongside young people, families, Elders, Traditional Owners, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, schools and local stakeholders to ensure young people receive culturally safe and responsive support.

You'll be a trusted advocate, connector and cultural guide, helping First Nations young people navigate life's challenges while fostering connection, belonging and pride in culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families through culturally safe and strengths-based engagement
• Building strong relationships with Elders, Traditional Owner groups, community organisations and key stakeholders
• Advocating for young people and supporting access to health, education, housing and wellbeing services
• Strengthening cultural safety and responsiveness across headspace services
• Facilitating opportunities for young people to connect with culture, community and Country
• Promoting headspace services through community engagement, events and local partnerships
• Contributing cultural knowledge and insights to support best practice service delivery.

Desired Skills And Experience

What You'll Bring

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity (this is an Identified Position)
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families and communities
• Strong understanding of cultural safety, social and emotional wellbeing, and community-led approaches
• Ability to build trusted relationships and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Qualification in Community Services, Aboriginal Health, Youth Work, Social Work, Mental Health, Community Development or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Essential

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity (this is an Identified Position)
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families and communities
• Strong understanding of cultural safety, social and emotional wellbeing, and community-led approaches
• Ability to build trusted relationships and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Qualification in Community Services, Aboriginal Health, Youth Work, Social Work, Mental Health, Community Development or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Highly Valued

• Experience in youth mental health, community services or not-for-profit settings
• Knowledge of local First Nations communities and cultural protocols
• Experience delivering programs, workshops or community engagement activities.

Why Join Youturn

At Youturn, we're committed to creating culturally safe workplaces where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are valued, respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We believe cultural knowledge, lived experience and community connections enrich our organisation and strengthen outcomes for the communities we serve.

In Return, We Offer

• Salary Packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Wellbeing Days available from commencement and renewed annually
• Employee Benefits Program
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• A supportive and values-driven team environment
• The opportunity to genuinely make a difference in the lives of First Nations young people and communities.

Ready to Make an Impact

If you're passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and want to be part of an organisation committed to reconciliation, cultural safety and community connection, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Youturn is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.