Job Description

Waminda outreach sites as required (Illawarra & Shoalhaven)

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Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award | Level 4

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Waminda is seeking a compassionate and community-focused Aftercare Support Worker to join our Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team. This is a meaningful frontline role supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people following a suicide attempt, suicidal crisis, or after the loss of a loved one to suicide.

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Working alongside SEWB Practitioners, Counsellors, and the Strong Yawa team, you will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed aftercare support that walks with people through some of their most vulnerable moments. This role is about connection, care, and continuity - helping people feel supported, linked in with services, and not alone in their healing journey.

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You will also support the strengthening of referral pathways across Aboriginal and mainstream mental health, health, and community services across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions.

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What You'll Be Doing

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Waminda outreach sites as required (Illawarra & Shoalhaven)

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Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award | Level 4

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Part-time | 21 hours per week

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Waminda is seeking a compassionate and community-focused Aftercare Support Worker to join our Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team. This is a meaningful frontline role supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people following a suicide attempt, suicidal crisis, or after the loss of a loved one to suicide.

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Working alongside SEWB Practitioners, Counsellors, and the Robust Yawa team, you will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed aftercare support that walks with people through some of their most vulnerable moments. This role is about connection, care, and continuity - helping people feel supported, linked in with services, and not alone in their healing journey.

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You will also support the strengthening of referral pathways across Aboriginal and mainstream mental health, health, and community services across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region.

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- Provide culturally safe aftercare support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals following suicide-related crises or bereavement
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- Work within a co-designed service model guided by NACCHO's National Model of Care and community priorities




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- Walk alongside clients and families to provide emotional support, follow-up, and care coordination
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- Support clients to connect with appropriate services including GP clinics, hospitals, AOD services, schools, police, funeral services, and mental health providers
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- Build and maintain strong referral pathways across Aboriginal Community Controlled and mainstream services
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- Work collaboratively with SEWB practitioners and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
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- Participate in the Aftercare Community of Practice to share learning, strengthen service delivery, and contribute to best practice
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- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records and reporting requirements
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- Collect and report service data in line with funding and program requirements
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- Identify and report workplace risks, hazards, and safety concerns
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- Support continuous improvement of aftercare service delivery through feedback and reflection
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What We're Looking For

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- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT40113) or equivalent experience
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- Experience in mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, community services, or suicide prevention support
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- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, crisis support, and culturally safe practice
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- Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgemental, client-centred support
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- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to engage respectfully with clients, families, and services
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- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
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- Confidence using Microsoft Office and electronic client record systems
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- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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- Understanding of confidentiality, ethical practice, and professional boundaries
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- Commitment to Aboriginal health, Primary Health Care principles,



and community-led care
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- Willingness to participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development
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- Experience in administration or reporting tasks is highly regarded
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Please kindly note, all applicants for this position must identify as both female and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander: an applicant's gender and race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under sections 14(d) and 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

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Successful applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality as part of the recruitment process.

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What We Offer

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At Waminda, we know this is deeply important work - and we are committed to supporting you to do it well. In this role, you will be part of a strong and supportive Social and Emotional Wellbeing team working within a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation. You will have access to additional benefits, such as salary packaging, paid wellbeing time and ongoing professional development opportunities.

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- Meaningful work supporting healing and recoveryin community
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- Supportive team environment with regularsupervision and debriefing
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- Ongoing training and professional developmentopportunities
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- A culturally grounded workplace committed towellbeing, respect, and care
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- Most importantly, you will be part of a service that walksalongside community with compassion, cultural strength, and respect.
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Why Join Waminda

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- Be part of a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation grounded in culture, healing, and self-determination
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- Support life-changing Social and Emotional Wellbeing and aftercare services
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- Work in a multidisciplinary team alongside experienced SEWB practitioners
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- Contribute to suicide prevention and healing-focused community care
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- Access ongoing learning, supervision, and professional development
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- Work in a values-driven environment centred on respect, cultural safety, and connection
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- Make a real impact in Aboriginal communities across Illawarra and Shoalhaven
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Applications for this position will close on Thursday, 13 August 2026.

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If you would like further information on this position, please reach out to ***************@waminda.org.au.

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📌 Aftercare Support Worker (Shoalhaven Heads)
🏢 Waminda
📍 Shoalhaven Heads