Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Worker

1 week ago

Brewarrina New South Wales, Australia Marathon Health Australia Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Marathon Health opportunities Posted: Fri, 12 September 2025

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people in your community? This is your chance to be part of something meaningful.

We're looking for a passionate and community-minded
First Nations
person to join our team in either
Bourke or Brewarrina NSW
on
Ngemba Country
. This is a
permanent, full-time role (75 hours per fortnight)
where you'll be helping young people feel strong, supported and connected.

About The Role
As an
Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Worker
, you'll play a key role in supporting your mob and helping young people feel strong and connected. Your work might include:

  • Encouraging young people to reach out for support and sharing ways to look after mental health in ways that make sense for your community.
  • Providing warm, culturally safe guidance to help young people (aged 12–25) find the right services and support when they need it.
  • Bringing people together through community activities that support physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.

You'll be supported every step of the way by an organisation that puts its commitment to First Nations peoples at the heart of everything we do.

Our First Nations Commitment Statement
Marathon Health is committed to Closing the Gap through improving the health and social outcomes of First Nations peoples.
We will foster a culturally safe environment where First Nations peoples feel heard, empowered and celebrated – and will achieve this through meaningful engagement and guidance, shared leadership and ongoing investment in the cultural capability of our workforce.

We will continue to partner with First Nations peoples to address health inequalities in rural and regional Australia, incorporating their values and knowledge across our initiatives.

What You'll Bring

  • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (this is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
  • A qualification in Mental Health, Primary Health, Community Services, or a related area.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a sense of integrity and initiative.
  • Great communication and people skills and the ability to manage your time well.
  • Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
  • A valid Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel for work.

Full responsibilities of this role may be viewed on the Position Description found at
What We Offer

  • Mentorship from experienced First Nations staff
  • The chance to make a real impact in your community
  • Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
  • Five weeks of annual leave, plus extra time off over Christmas/New Year
  • A professional development allowance to support your growth
  • A wellbeing allowance and discounted private health insurance
  • Access to a dedicated First Nations employee assistance program

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