Are you looking to kick start your career in mental health? Be supported to get a qualification and receive hands on experience!

The Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee is:

- Based in Tamworth

- Closed-term full time (12 month contract)

- Working Monday to Friday

- Attractive hourly rates equivalent to SCHCADS Level 3 - $40.49-$43.42/hour + 12% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Who Are We Looking For?

This role is suitable for people who are new to the sector and looking for an opportunity to be mentored by our experienced teams!

The role would suit you if you:

- Are undertaking or committed to undertaking a relevant qualification (Certificate or Diploma) and are looking for practical experience working in the community with people with a lived experience of mental health;

- Have a strong local connection to or interest in working with First Nations and diverse communities;

What Will You Be Doing?

You will learn to work in the community with people with a lived experience of a mental health issue to develop their recovery journey to meet their hopes and dreams.

This may involve:

- Using your knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures within the context of supporting people with a lived experience of mental health

- Supporting people to develop daily living skills such as preparing and cooking meals.

- Accompanying people on outings such as socialisation, recreational activities or attending appointments.

- Collaborating with and making referrals to other culturally appropriate support services so people can achieve their recovery goals





How Will We Support You?

- Supporting you to register for and complete a relevant qualification in Community Work, Mental Health or Welfare OR supporting you to gain experience if you are already studying.

- Flexible working conditions based around your study needs including designated class and study time.

- Supportive, culturally appropriate mentoring teams.

- Monthly reflective-practice sessions.

- Access to a range of training opportunities (e.g. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Trauma Informed Care, Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training).

- Access to a culturally specific Employee Assistance Program, for confidential wellbeing support.

- Opportunities to potentially transition to our Peer or Mental Health Worker roles after completion of qualifications.

Selection Criteria

- Commitment to the completion of Cert IV or Diploma level qualification.

- Commitment to developing an understanding of recovery-based practice and the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.

- Current Australian driver's licence.

Please see full criteria and position description within the application.

The Benefits

- Level 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions

- Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST

- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

- Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program

- Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members

- Personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier

- Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

Apply now!

📌 Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee (Tamworth)
🏢 Flourish Australia
📍 Tamworth