We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.

Position details

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Identified Position
• Part Time, Permanent
• Classification: SCHADS Level 4 with a salary range of $82,123 - $88,367 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Cairns

About Neami National

We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life - and we give our all to support people to achieve the wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.

For some people this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it might mean nurturing relationships, and for others, it could be building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different goals for their own life, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life, on their terms.

We are proud to support 32,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 49 different Indigenous lands, across the nation. These include mental health and wellbeing supports, housing and suicide prevention services.

About your new role

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Worker will undertake direct support work with consumers within the Individual Recovery Support - Transition from Correctional Facilities Program.

This position contributes to the understanding and provision of wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and will work within the team aligned with the SEWB intention of practice.

It is essential the successful applicant has a genuine and direct connection to country, knowledge, and wisdom of their people. Walking the path that intertwines the correctional facility, greater community, mental health sectors, mainstream health, family and friends, is one that requires a robust disposition and determination to become witness to sustainable practice in this position.

What you will bring to the role

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Identified Position.
• Formal tertiary qualification in Mental Health or related field.
• Proven ability to work autonomously in community.
• Proven capacity to identify and implement culturally appropriate response.
• Proven ability to offer a pathway of connection to indigenous healers and methods.
• Proven ability to navigate barriers of inclusion in the greater community with hope and dignity.
• Sound knowledge and proven ability delivering service provision aligned with mental health recovery principals.
• Knowledge of QLD correctional system.
• Solution focused mindset.
• Inherently motivated to maintain work life balance.
• Proven ability to work autonomously in community.
• Proven ability to navigate barriers of inclusion in the greater community with hope and dignity.
• Sound knowledge and proven ability delivering service provision aligned with mental health recovery principals.
• Ability to maintain professionalism ensuring self and service are Trauma informed not impacted.

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness Leave.
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family.
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered.
• Current Working with Children Check (Bluecard) - required before commencement of work.
• Current drivers licence.
• Australian working rights.

How to Apply

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact:Robert Cross, Service Manager: [email protected] using the subject line: Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker (Identified Position) - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.