Aboriginal Wellbeing Support Worker

6 days ago

Morwell, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**Full time | Maximum term to 30 June 2025**:

- **Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits**:

- **10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning**

**About the opportunity**

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (MH&WS) has been established in response to recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. This innovative service will deliver an integrated practice model with a ‘no wrong door’ approach to assist members of the community to be connected with the right support.

The Aboriginal Wellbeing Support Worker will initially focus on resolving the immediate needs relating to the stabilisation of social and emotional wellbeing, substance abuse, legal issues and finances. The role will engage and develop trusting and professional relationships with clients to support them to reach goals focused on healing, recovery and social inclusion.

**What’s on offer**

Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to receiving a salary equivalent to **SCHADS Level 3** and **superannuation**, you’ll also receive **17.5% leave loading** and an ability to **increase your take-home pay** by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

Receive **10% discount** on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using an Uniting Early Learning service or centre.

**About you**
- A relevant Mental Health and/or Welfare qualification (preferred)
- 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

**How to apply**

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact **Carrie Jagusch - Manager Child Youth and Families** on **03 5662 5150**.

Click here to view the position description.

**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.

**Visit us**:unitingvictas.org.au**
- Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability._

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