First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker

- Make an impact and support young people to achieve positive outcomes
- Part-time, ongoing role, 3 days (22 hours and 30 minutes) per week
- $86k - $88k (pro-rata) + Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 + Super

This is a key mentoring position working with young people, focused on their health and wellbeing in the Bairnsdale region.

At Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV), our commitment to walking alongside First Nations peoples is grounded in respect, responsibility, and a deep desire to learn and grow together. We hold self-determination at the heart of everything we do, whether it's in our conversations, our partnerships, or the services we deliver. Over time, this commitment has moved beyond words and taken shape through real relationships, cultural learning, and meaningful change across our organisation.

About us
Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services, and we now support more than 20,000 clients every year. We have over 400 dedicated employees working from 21 centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About headspace:
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing. This covers core areas including mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV)



is the lead agency for headspace Bairnsdale, which is governed by a consortium of local community organisations who provide expertise, support and advice to RAV.

About the role

- Reporting to the Centre Manager Hayley, you will work as part of the team at headspace Bairnsdale with the support of Relationships Australia Victoria First Nation's team.
- You will provide strength-based and culturally safe services to young people, with a focus on supporting First Nations young people, their families/friends to access headspace services alongside the multidisciplinary team, local community and partner youth and health services.
- You will also seek to increase awareness and reduce stigma of mental health challenges amongst First Nations young people and communities, through facilitation, organisation and delivery of health promotion activities and community events.

This role is located at our headspace Bairnsdale Centre and is a permanent, part time, working three (3) days per week which will include one evening shift (12pm to 8pm) per week. The base salary range is $86k - $88k (pro-rata) per annum with access to salary packaging of $18,550 per annum.

About you

- Qualifications - Diploma or Certificate IV in youth work, community services, alcohol and drug,



mental health support or social welfare and/or relevant and equivalent experience working within a health, education, or youth setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of working with First Nations Peoples and their community.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of people.
- The ability to engage with young people and advocate on their behalf.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.

We provide

- Attractive salary including salary packaging and generous leave benefits, including paid First Nations cultural leave and cultural supervision
- Professional development and Career progression opportunities.
- Supportive management that values work life balance.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on working for us in our Employee Value Proposition.

Application closes 15 August 2026.

This role is an Aboriginal designated position, classified under the Equal Prospect Act (2010) Section 12 - Special Measures. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them.

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