Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker – headspace

Community Services – headspace

Allied Health Professionals EA 2021 -2026 (Community Development Worker Class 2A)

16 hours per fortnight

Part Time Permanent

Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we’re the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.

About the Role:

Headspace Echuca is seeking a dedicated Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker to join our team and help create positive pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 12 to 25 years. This role plays a vital part in building solid, trusting relationships and delivering culturally safe, strengths-based support that empowers young people to thrive.

As the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker, you will work closely with First Nations young people, families, community members and local services to promote social and emotional wellbeing, cultural connection and early intervention. You will provide culturally informed support, assist young people to access services, and contribute to activities that strengthen resilience, identity and healing.

Key responsibilities include:

· Build and maintain positive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families and community members.

· Collaborate with local First Nations communities to develop and deliver wellbeing initiatives.

· Promote headspace services through community engagement activities and events.

· Support the facilitation of group programs and brief intervention pathways for young people.





· Assist the headspace team to provide culturally appropriate and safe supports.

· Work closely with the headspace National First Nations Wellbeing and Engagement Division and local Aboriginal Liaison teams.

· Participate in quality improvement and service development activities.

Qualifications/experience required:

· Strong knowledge and understanding of First Nations peoples, cultures and communities.

· Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety and early intervention approaches.

· Experience building positive relationships and partnerships that support First Nations young people.

Desirable

· Certificate or Diploma in Youth Work, Community Development, Mental Health or a related field.

· Experience identifying and reporting clinical risk concerns.

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

· Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

· Flexible working arrangements

· Supportive and experienced leadership

· Health and wellbeing programs

· Career progression and skill development opportunities

· Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

· Free onsite parking

· Free staff vaccinations

How to Apply:

All applicants are to apply online via Seek and must include:

· A Cover Letter

· Resume

· Key Selection Criteria**

**Please note:



Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘selection criteria’ to [email protected]

For a copy of the Position Description please go to: ERH Website

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Meaghan Sully, Manager headspace on: (03) •••• •048 or [email protected]

Applications Close: 15th November 2026 Apply today!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

We appreciate the time taken to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact [email protected]

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.

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