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First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker page is loaded## First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing Workerlocations: NSW, Lismoretime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2025 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR105729Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.* **Part time (30.4 hours per week) ongoing opportunity based in Lismore, NSW*** **$38.65 per hour (SCHADS Level 3B) + Super + Leave loading + Salary packaging*** **Bring your cultural knowledge and lived experience to empower recovery and resilience**At Wellways, we are committed to walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in their healing journeys. Our Social and Emotional Wellbeing Workers (SEWB) draw upon their cultural expertise, lived experience and strong community connections to empower participants in their recovery, while honouring the importance of land, water, family, kinship and culture.Join a passionate team delivering specialist community based psychosocial support through the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) and Enhanced Adult Community Living Supports (CLS) programs. These programs offer **flexible, recovery-focused support** that adapts to each person’s needs, empowering individuals to build skills, regain independence and thrive.**About the opportunity**In this role, you will provide positive role modelling of **hope, recovery** and **resilience**, while sharing your knowledge and experiences to strengthen understanding between families, clinicians, community and participants.You will offer direct, practical support to help participants build everyday life and self-management skills and work not only with individuals but also with families and communities to nurture natural supports that sustain recovery.You will have opportunities to contribute to **cultural** **community events, RAP initiatives** and capacity-building activities, as well as provide cultural support to colleagues when required.**Pre engagement requirements*** Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. Note Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)* Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or equivalent practical experience working in a mental health role.* Rights to work in Australia and A current and valid Driver’s License* Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old]* NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.* NDIS Workers Orientation “Quality Safety and You” – free online course**What we will offer you*** A **purpose driven culture** where people can thrive, everyone is respected and differences are valued* An equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment* **Salary packaging** up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing* **Meal and Entertainment allowance** via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum* Receive 17.5% **leave loading** every time you take annual leave* **Paid parental leave** after 12 months of ongoing employment* **Cultural Leave** options* Access for you and your family to our **Employee Assistance Program**If you are a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong community connections we want to hear from youFor a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Sammy ibrahim | Program Coordinator at sibrahim@wellways.orgWellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.*If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here*# **Job Description Summary**# **Culture**We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.# **How to Apply**This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.# **Applications Close**30/09/2025
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