Aboriginal Wellbeing Worker, Community Living Supports (Macarthur)

Grand Pacific Health; MacArthur; On-site; PHP 1,743,000 - 2,614,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Salary packaging options

Employer paid parental leave

Free Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grand Pacific Health is seeking an Aboriginal Wellbeing Worker (temp part time) in Leyte, Philippines to support CLS program participants, especially in building strengths and achieving recovery goals. The role focuses on providing culturally responsive practical support, enhancing independence and connection within the community.

Required qualifications include a minimum Certificate IV in mental health or community/social services, and an active commitment to engaging with Aboriginal communities. The position offers various benefits, including professional development and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be an active member within relevant communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to recovery-oriented practices.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with program participants and stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people toward recovery goals.
• Collaborate with families, carers and other providers to build partnerships.
• Experience developing partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive support to CLS program participants.
• Help build independence and confidence in individuals.
• Collaborate with families and community services.

Skills

Engagement with Aboriginal communities

Mentoring ability

Recovery orientation

Collaboration skills

Experience with stakeholders

Education

Minimum Certificate IV in mental health or community/social services

Job description

About The Role

This is a temp part time role up to 30 June 2031 with a possibility of extension due to funding. Supports CLS program participants, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to build strengths, set goals and live well in their community. Providing practical support that is culturally responsive and recovery focused, the Aboriginal Wellbeing worker helps build independence, confidence and connection, while working collaboratively with families, services and community.

This is an Aboriginal Identified Position – authorised under the S14d of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Benefits & Perks

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Experience

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be an active member within the Aboriginal communities across the relevant CLS program location.
• Qualifications in mental health, health or community/social services discipline (minimum Certificate IV).
• Demonstrated commitment to working from a recovery orientation, in line with the National Framework for Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage with and mentor people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to work towards their recovery goals in a structured and planned way.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and develop positive and effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including program participants, families and carers and other service providers.
• Experience in developing and maintaining successful partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and communities.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.