Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker

Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker - headspace

headspace

16 hours per fortnight

ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River.

ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.

With over 1,000 employees, we are the largest employer in the area and offer numerous opportunities for career growth. Join our team to experience a dynamic work environment with potential for advancement and professional development

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join headspace at Echuca Regional Health. This dynamic position will see First Nations Wellbeing Workers empowering young people to achieve their goals, playing a vital role in enhancing access to mental health services for young people from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in a manner which is friendly and fitting to their cultural background and life circumstances
• Organise and attend events to promote headspace Echuca, to the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community
• Support the facilitation of clinical and non-clinical group programs and assist with the engagement of young people
• Help the headspace team to provide culturally appropriate key resources and services to young people
• Refer young people to other services and supports when it is in their best interests to do so and with informed consent
• Actively participate in mandatory meetings as required and requested

Qualifications/experience required:

• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively
• Experience in identifying and reporting clinical risk assessments
• Qualifications and/or work history that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge
• Certificate and/or Diploma in Youth Work, Community Development, Mental Health and/or other related areas

Working for ERH

ERH offers a supportive and inclusive culture with opportunities for growth and development. We provide a range of employee benefits, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities to increase your take-home pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Experienced and supportive leaders who genuinely care about their team
• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset and progress in your career
• Independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free onsite parking
• Free staff vaccinations

If you are passionate about healthcare and are excited to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you Applications close 22 September 2025. Apply today

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

How to Apply:

All applicants are to apply online via Seek.

Applications must include:

• Resume
• Key Selection Criteria

Please note: Key Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the 'key selection criteria' to the email address provided in the position description.

For a copy of the Position Description please go here:

ERH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and mature aged people. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

Note: This position is identified for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Limiting the filling of this position to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates constitutes a special measure as it is to realise substantive equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with applicable laws.

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and, where relevant, provision of a Working With Children Check and a check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status is in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.