Position Profile
Works as part of the regional multidisciplinary mental health team to improve access to mental health services for Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities. Supports culturally protected care and works with consumers, families, and community services to achieve positive mental health outcomes. This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.
Area Profile
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Suitability Criteria
Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act **** , the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Aboriginal family structures and ability to apply this understanding effectively to enhance support for Aboriginal clients accessing the service.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, customs, and history, with a demonstrated ability to recognise and address their impact on Aboriginal clients accessing the service.
Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and the capacity to contribute to adequate care coordination tailored to the needs of Aboriginal clients.
An understanding of the practical emotional impact of mental disorders on children, young people, and their families.




Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and non‐Aboriginal people.
Experience in working with children and adolescents with serious mental health disorders.
Employee Benefits
12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation
Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Flexible leave arrangements
Other professional and location based allowances
Contact
We encourage you to contact Katrina Sharp on ************.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
Equal Opportunity
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.



WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‐employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre‐Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar' vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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📌 Aboriginal Mental Health Worker (Western Australia)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
📍 Western Australia