First Nations Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker

• Full-time permanent position with career progression opportunities!
• Identified role in a respected, Aboriginal-led organisation
• Support young peope aged 12-25 experiencing mental health challenges

Passionate about empowering Aboriginal young people? This role is for you!

Our client is a respected Aboriginal community controlled organisation delivering culturally safe early intervention and prevention programs to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.




This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position for a male applicant. Applicants must identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander man. This requirement is permitted under Section 27 of the ACT Discrimination Act 1991 as a genuine occupational qualification and a special measure to ensure culturally safe and appropriate services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
This role will involve;

• Delivering trauma informed, person centred case management to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing mental health or wellbeing challenges.
• Providing outreach support including transporting young people to appointments, supporting access to services, accommodation and community activities that promote healthy living and connection.
• Developing and implementing individual case plans, monitoring progress and coordinating supports to meet each young person’s needs and goals.
• Building strong relationships with families, Elders, community members and external services to ensure culturally safe and holistic support.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and participating in care team meetings, particularly for young people involved in youth justice, remand or detention settings.
• Maintaining accurate case notes, reports and data through online systems while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and reporting requirements

The requirements for this role include;

• Minimum Cert IV in Youth Work, Community Services or related field.
• Effectively support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and families in the ACT and surrounding regions, promoting services and fostering community connections.
• Experience implementing case management, group programs, and therapeutic interventions.
• Liaise with community resources, service agencies, and government departments, maintaining strong partnerships while demonstrating excellent written, oral, and administrative skill.
• Current ACT Driver's License
• Working with Vulnerable People Check and willingness to obtain a National Police Clearance

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To apply hit APPLY NOW as we will be shortlisting for this position soon.
For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Ally Fava at ally@abrs.net.au

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