Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Wellbeing Connector

headspace

- Location: SA
- Contact name: Abby Walker
- Contact email: [email protected]
- Contact phone: (phone hidden)

Full time

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 four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

View the headspace website: https://headspace.org.au/

- Full Time position
- Located at headspace Port Augusta

The Role

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Youth Wellbeing Connector will work collaboratively with other staff at headspace to maximize outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families. The role will ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people receive mental health support that is culturally sensitive and appropriate.

This includes:

- Offering advice to ensure the support encourages young people to remain connected to their culture
- Provide strong advocacy for their voices to be heard and develop a strong sense of connection and belonging.
- Advise staff of the delivery of culturally appropriate individual and group services.

About You

- Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander




- Extensive knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and social and emotional wellbeing frameworks
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal young people, families & communities.
- Post-graduate qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (desirable)

What's on offer?

A supportive working environment with a excellent work life balance
Competitive salary package in recognition of your qualifications and experience

- 5 weeks annual leave (+17.5% loading)
- Cultural leave and Wellness leave
- Access to full NFP salary packing benefits so you can reduce your taxable income and increase your take home pay

For a confidential discussion, please contact: Abby Walker – Centre Manager – 0481 946 076

*** Employment with CObH is subject to a National Police Check (NPC), DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check. All applicants must have current working rights in Australia and a valid driving licence. ***
To learn more about Country & Outback Health and our team please visit: cobh.com.au
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities.

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📌 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Wellbeing Connector (Port Augusta)
🏢 National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
📍 Port Augusta