Indigenous SEWB Worker - Social & Emotional Wellbeing

Think Mental Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Mental Health is seeking a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified, to support adults with a broad range of mental health and wellbeing needs across Canberra and Tuggeranong. The role focuses on intake-to-discharge support, care coordination and advocacy within a multidisciplinary team.

You will engage communities, deliver recovery-oriented interventions, and contribute to culturally safe service development and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong connection to culture and community.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in a culturally safe, strengths-based approach.
• Knowledge of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community services, ACCHOs and mainstream supports.
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWVP card and a National Police Check.
• Positive attitude and genuine interest in mental health care.
• Experience in a similar SEWB or mental health role within health or social services.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe support, information and advice to consumers and families as appropriate.
• Use strengths-based approaches to engage consumers and promote hope and wellbeing.
• Deliver psychosocial support, safety planning, recovery and wellness planning, care coordination and advocacy.
• Advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and their cultural needs.
• Coordinate referrals and connections with ACCHOs and other services.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated, culturally responsive care.
• Contribute to development and delivery of culturally safe group programs.
• Support community engagement activities and partnerships to strengthen access to services.

Skills

Cultural safety

Communication & empathy

Psychosocial support

Assessment & planning

Advocacy

Education

Certificate II or higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Certificate in Mental Health

Certificate in Community Development

Job description

Think Mental Health is seeking a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified, to support adults with a broad range of mental health and wellbeing needs across Canberra and Tuggeranong. The role focuses on intake-to-discharge support, care coordination and advocacy within a multidisciplinary team.

You will engage communities, deliver recovery-oriented interventions, and contribute to culturally safe service development and partnerships.