SEWB Worker: Aboriginal Women & Community Healing

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation; Echuca; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Social, Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Worker to support Aboriginal communities in Echuca and the Campaspe region. The role focuses on early intervention, culturally safe practice and collaborative care planning to meet the needs of individuals and families.

Reporting to the Youth and Wellbeing Manager, you will manage a caseload, deliver trauma-informed SEWB programs, engage with health services and community partners, and contribute to workforce capacity

Qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma in Community Services, Mental Health, Social Work or a related human services discipline.
• Current Mental Health First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Social and Emotional Wellbeing, mental health or community services role, or an equivalent combination of lived experience, community work and formal training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing needs of Aboriginal people, and understanding of the historical and intergenerational impacts of colonisation, the Stolen Generations and systemic disadvantage on community wellbeing.
• Knowledge of the Balit Murrup: Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework 2017–2027 and the SEWB model's seven dimensions of connection, or demonstrated ability to apply these principles in practice.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, healing-centred and strengths-based approaches to practice with Aboriginal people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges.
• Sound knowledge of local Aboriginal and mainstream service providers and referral pathways across the Echuca and Campaspe region.
• Understanding of child safety legislation, mandatory reporting obligations and family violence frameworks relevant to community services work in Victoria.
• Experience developing meaningful, achievable care plans collaboratively with clients, including those with complex or co-occurring needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing accurate case notes, client records and program reports.
• Effective liaison and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and alongside external service providers.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a demanding caseload, prioritise competing tasks and meet reporting deadlines.
• Skills in advocacy, mediation and culturally sensitive dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients, providing tailored, trauma-informed support in line with the SEWB model's seven dimensions of connection.
• Develop collaborative, strengths-based care plans with clients, including those with complex needs such as mental health challenges, substance use or family violence.
• Identify clients who are at risk or hard to engage, ensuring timely access to services and culturally safe referral pathways.
• Develop and deliver culturally safe SEWB programs across the lifespan, including carers' groups, women's groups, youth activities, Elders' groups and arts or sports programs.
• Facilitate and support community participation in health promotion events, including Mental Health Week and NAIDOC Week.
• Promote mental health literacy across the community, reducing stigma and building awareness of supports available.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records, case notes, care plans and referral documentation.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Culturally safe practice

Advocacy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Case management

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Community Services, Mental Health, Social Work or related

Job description

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Social, Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Worker to support Aboriginal communities in Echuca and the Campaspe region. The role focuses on early intervention, culturally safe practice and collaborative care planning to meet the needs of individuals and families.

Reporting to the Youth and Wellbeing Manager, you will manage a caseload, deliver trauma-informed SEWB programs, engage with health services and community partners, and contribute to workforce capacity