Indigenous Social & Emotional Wellbeing Officer - Hybrid

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

35-hour working week

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Leave loading 17.5%

Professional development support

EAP 24/7

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Preston VIC is seeking a full-time, 24-month fixed-term role with strong potential for renewal. Preston office plus flexible work-from-home arrangements. Salary range AU$84,994–AU$95,000 plus Super and Salary Packaging.

Join VALS to support culturally safe mental health and legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of

Qualifications

• Experience providing culturally safe, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Understanding of Victoria's mental health system and compulsory treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support and practical guidance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people navigating Victoria's mental health system.
• Support clients before, during and after legal appointments and Mental Health Tribunal hearings, including helping clients identify immediate social and emotional wellbeing needs.
• Assist with and coordinate client follow-up, warm referrals and liaison with legal services, health services, independent mental health advocates, Hospital Aboriginal Liaison Officers, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and other relevant services.
• Attend Mental Health Tribunal hearings and advise VALS mental health lawyers on clients' social and emotional wellbeing, cultural, family and community needs, and referral options.
• Work with clients to identify recovery goals, strengthen supports and reduce the risk of repeat compulsory treatment orders.
• Contribute to advocacy, systemic reform and law reform work related to mental health by identifying client trends, service gaps and systemic barriers.
• Maintain accurate records, referral information and administrative processes
• Contribute to community education, outreach and engagement activities that improve access to VALS' wrap around mental health legal and support services.
• Mentor or support less experienced staff, students or volunteers if and where required, and contribute to a collaborative and reflective team culture.

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Preston VIC is seeking a full-time, 24-month fixed-term role with strong potential for renewal. Preston office plus flexible work-from-home arrangements. Salary range AU$84,994–AU$95,000 plus Super and Salary Packaging.

Join VALS to support culturally safe mental health and legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of