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Key Information

- Position Type: Full time, fixed term until 30/06/2027
- Salary Range: $115,657 – $123,948 (Admin 7.1 to 7.4)
- Application Closing Date: 05 October 2026

About the Role: Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Manager – Youth

The Youth SEWB Manager will lead and oversee the delivery of culturally appropriate and trauma informed SEWB Youth programs. This role involves managing a multi-disciplinary team to meet program deliverables cohesively and effectively. Programs are designed to support the psycho-social well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth, enhancing cultural competence and fostering a holistic approach to health that integrates cultural practices with evidence-based mental health strategies.

What You Need to Succeed

- This is an identified role for people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

Qualifications in mental health, AOD, psychology, social work, or a related discipline.

- 2 years of experience in SEWB, mental health, AOD, psychology, social work, or a related discipline.
- Well-developed knowledge of leadership and team management skills, with experience in overseeing and mentoring staff.
- Knowledge of the social determinants of health (environment, economic, and social inequalities) that have a profound impact on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.




- Demonstrated ability to use culturally sensitive ways to ensure improved client access to DDHS and/or other health services.
- Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.
- High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations.
- Demonstrated computer skills, especially in the use of client information systems or similar.

Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.

Employment with us is subject to:

- Willing to undergo a Police Check.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
- Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
- Full rights to work in Australia.

Danila Dilba offers employees:

Darwin’s only Aboriginal community-controlled health service

- Opportunity to work flexible schedule.
- Career development and training opportunities

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📌 Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Manager – Youth (Darwin)
🏢 Danila Dilba Health Service
📍 Darwin