Rural Youth Mental Health Traineeship

• 2-year traineeship position based on the lands of the Tubbagah People of the Wiradjuri Nation in Dubbo
• $70,500 + Super + Salary Packaging 
• You will be supported to complete a Diploma of Community Services whilst working with the Rural Youth Mental Health team 

This is an Identified position. The Benevolent Society considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act NSW

Our Organisation   

The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For many years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.   

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

About the role 

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people? The Benevolent Society is offering a unique opportunity to join our team as a Rural Youth Mental Health Trainee, where you'll gain hands-on experience while completing a TAFE NSW Diploma of Community Services. This includes 1 day per week at TAFE and 4 days working and learning from our team of Mental Health Support Workers.   

Duties 

As a trainee, you'll work under supervision within a multidisciplinary team to: 

• Support culturally appropriate care and promote social and emotional wellbeing.
• Engage in mental health promotion and illness prevention activities.
• Facilitate access to mental health services and advocate for clients.
• Collaborate with families, communities, and service providers.
• Document client interactions and report changes or concerns.
• Make mandatory reports when necessary and uphold professional governance standards. 

Our Benefits   

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:  

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay 
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options (by negotiation), and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee. 
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years. 
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing. 

Skills and Requirements  

• It is essential that you commit to completing a Diploma in Community Services and meet requirements set out by Tafe NSW.
• Understanding, through work or lived experience of mental health and community support services.
• Demonstrated effective written, computer and oral communication skills.
• Current driver license
• Please note that day travel may be required as we cover rural towns. 

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.      

Interested? Apply online today  Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.  Contact Rebecca on for a friendly, confidential discussion. 

The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW, who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).