Aboriginal Youth Mentor

4 days ago


Shire of Esperance, Australia Hope Community Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an Aboriginal Youth Mentor to join our team at headspace Esperance. As a peer position, you will provide engagement to young people from a range of backgrounds, with a particular focus on Aboriginal young men.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Raising awareness and engagement of headspace Esperance through events, groups, and individual mentoring support to young people via in-reach, outreach, and centre-based activities.
  • Advising on the development, implementation, and evaluation of a culturally and contextually appropriate Community Awareness Plan in which young people are the primary audience.
  • Supporting the planning, development, and delivery of mental health literacy education sessions for young people, parents, families, and friends, sector, and community.
  • Working with the Clinical Team to ensure that health promotion messages and activities relating to Aboriginal youth mental health are consistent, evidence-based, and speak to the community.
  • Participating in relevant community and centre-based events and activities such as headspace training activities, community events, promotional days/weeks, and other activities within the Community Plan and on an ad hoc basis.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

  • Experience working with and engaging young people with mental health, alcohol and other drug, and other social issues.
  • Experience coordinating and facilitating youth programs, events, or activities within a community setting.
  • Experience in the development of positive working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Ability to problem-solve and work creatively with young people.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant community-based mental health terminology.
  • Understanding of organisational policies and processes and ability to implement them appropriately.
  • Understanding of the challenges and experiences of young people from diverse backgrounds, including young people who are culturally and linguistically diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
  • Broad knowledge of the range of services available to young people in the local government, health, education, employment, and youth sectors.
  • Competence regarding information technology, software packages, and willingness to be trained and implement the headspace data collection tool.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax.
  • Discounts with a major health insurance provider.
  • Access to a confidential and professional counselling service.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about working with young people and making a difference in your community, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for the role.



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