Yarn Safe Worker

Yarn Safe Worker

Posted:

26/09/2025

Closing Date:

10/10/2025

Job Type:

Contract

Location:

Ballina

Job Category:

Community Services & Development

Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 49 years. Situated at headspace Ballina, on Bundjalung Country the Yarn Safe worker is part of the headspace community engagement team who deliver key messages and initiatives of headspace, such as mental health awareness, reducing stigma and early help-seeking in culturally safe and appropriate ways.

Connected to community, the Yarn Safe worker will build on our existing relationships to further improve accessibility to services and work in culturally appropriate ways to deliver important messages, run groups and continue developing meaningful relationships. The Yarn Safe worker will also propose new and innovative ways to embed culturally relevant practice in our service.

Aboriginality is essential for this position. Social Futures considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 (NSW)

Job Description

At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We've got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.

Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn't just a workplace; it's a community.

Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you'll like working with us:

• Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
• You'll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
• We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as access to online wellbeing platform, flexible working options

We are looking for a passionate individual with a desire to make a difference. The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, psychology, social work, social science or social welfare, health promotion or similar Social Science
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with mental health, alcohol and other drug, and other social issues.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating youth programs, events and activities within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of factors that contribute to positive mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people

We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.

Social Futures is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Working with Children and a National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.

How to Apply:

A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description, should be submitted with your application.

Applications close 10 October

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