Aboriginal Wellbeing Worker, Community Living Supports (Macarthur)
- Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in building strengths and achieving goals.
- Provide culturally responsive and recovery-focused practical support.
- Collaborate with families, services, and the community to enhance independence and connection.
About the role
This is an Aboriginal Identified Position - authorised under the S14d of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
This is position is part time (26.25 hours per week), fixed term until 30 June 2031 with a possibility of extension due to funding.
Supports CLS program participants, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to build strengths, set goals and live well in their community. Providing practical support that is culturally responsive and recovery focused, the Aboriginal Wellbeing worker helps builds independence, confidence and connection, while working collaboratively with families, services and community.
Benefits & Perks
- A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
- Ongoing professional development and supervision
- Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
- GPH Staff Conference
- Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
Skills & Experience
- Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be an active member within the Aboriginal communities across the relevant CLS program location.
- Qualifications in mental health, health or community/social services discipline (minimum Certificate IV).
- Demonstrated commitment to working from a recovery orientation, in line with the National Framework for Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage with and mentor people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to work towards their recovery goals in a structured and planned way.
About Grand Pacific Health
What we care about most is supporting healthier, happier, more connected communities across NSW and the ACT. We’re a for-purpose organisation delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW and ACT we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.
Interested?
Visit www.gph.org.au/employment to download the Position Description and Employee Benefits Guide, then click Apply to submit your application. Please ensure your application addresses the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
For more information contact: Bronwen Anapu on 02 8107 6190 or banapu@gph.org.au
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