Locals Partnership Sewb Worker

**Locals Partnership SEWB Worker | Preston & Mernda
- Exceptional opportunity to assist vulnerable clients to get more out of life
- Partnership with Neami National | Negotiation to work from Mernda & Preston
- Full Time & Part Time positions available
- Not For Profit Salary Packaging Options

**About the Organisation**

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of
Victorian Aboriginal communities. 2023 marks as a landmark year as VAHS proudly celebrate it’s 50-year of
providing a comprehensive range of medical, dental, allied health, and social services for our community.

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the
community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting
research into the ongoing needs of the community.

VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits’ staff in accordance with
the Child Safe Standards Victoria.

**About the Opportunity
The SEWB Worker will work in a collaborative and adaptable role, under the direction and combined effort of
the Mental Health & Wellbeing Locals Service Leadership.

**Key Selection Criteria**

To be considered for this role you must have the following.
- Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable client groups, including the provision of holistic support

services and addressing general client needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health services and ability to

communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Experience that demonstrates your knowledge in effective case management.
- Working knowledge of the mental health and drug and alcohol service system and the range of

treatment options available.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of an inter-professional team, including knowledge and

understanding of the roles and contributions of other professionals.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written skills with particular emphasis on interpersonal

communication skills, confidentiality and record keeping.
- Demonstrated appreciation, understanding of, and sensitivity to, Aboriginal cultural values and

approaches to mental health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)

Demonstrated understanding of a holistic approach to mental health
- High level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to successfully engage with clients, their

carers, extended family members, members of the general community and other involved professionals.
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a trans-disciplinary team.
- A professional standard of report writing and verbal and written skills.
- Capacity to work under pressure and develop creative and flexible solutions to complex problems.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity

and occupational health and safety
- Fully approved Covid 19 Vaccinations (including booster)

**How to Apply**

You will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

**_This position is not available to persons not of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. (Permitted under the Victorian Equal _**
**_Opportunity Act 2010 s12 “A person may take a special measure for the purpose of promoting or realizing substantive equality for _**
**_members of a group with a particular attribute”)_