Aboriginal Wellbeing Support Worker
2 weeks ago
**Provide recovery-oriented support interventions to our Aboriginal clients.**:
- **Access up to $15,900 in salary packaging & increase take-home pay.**:
- **SCHADS Level 3, full-time role (or part-time 0.8 - 0.9 FTE) to June 2026.**
**About the opportunity**:
As the Aboriginal Wellbeing Support Worker, you will provide recovery-oriented, evidence-based support interventions to our Aboriginal clients.
Your initial focus will be on resolving the immediate needs of clients to stabilise social and emotional well-being, substance abuse, legal issues and finances. You will then engage and develop trusting and professional relationships with clients to support them in reaching their goals focused on healing, recovery and social inclusion.
You will be able to grow your skills and experience and be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team in our Mental Health & Wellbeing Service, located in a brand-new purpose-built facility in Hazelwood Road.
**About the program**:
Our Mental Health & Wellbeing Service provides a ‘no wrong door’ approach to connect community members to the right support. It is designed to provide a holistic approach to care and a multidisciplinary team model with a strong focus on lived experience and high engagement.
Neami is the key provider of this Mental Health & Wellbeing Service model, and the service is delivered in partnership with Uniting and Drummond Street Services.
**Benefits of working at Uniting**:
It’s a full-time role until June 2026. We can also consider part-time (0.8-0.9 FTE); talk to us about what you are looking for, and we can see if we can make it work.
In addition to your salary (SCHADS Level 3) plus superannuation, you can also access the following:
- **An extra 17.5%** on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
- Up to $**15,900 in salary packaging benefits** that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
- **Increase your annual leave entitlements** through our purchase leave program.
- Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
**About you**:
You will bring with you:
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary Aboriginal culture and the key issues affecting Aboriginal families who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Knowledge of the Mental Health system and the mental health issues impacting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
- Ability to work collaboratively with other services, agencies and professionals to achieve optimal client outcomes
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and engage in a culturally responsive manner
**View the full position description **here**.**
**How to apply**:
If you’d like to have an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact **Carrie Jagusch** on **03 5662 5150**.
**About Uniting**:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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