Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker (First Nations Youth)

About the role

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is recruiting a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker for its headspace Bairnsdale centre. Reporting to the Centre Manager, the worker provides culturally safe, strengths-based support and mentoring to First Nations young people aged 12-25, helping them access mental health treatment, therapeutic interventions and coordinated care. The role reduces stigma, addresses barriers to help-seeking and promotes mental health awareness through community engagement and health promotion, working with the headspace multidisciplinary team and local community services. It is a part-time permanent position (0.8 EFT, four days per week) based in Bairnsdale.

Key responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, strengths-based support and mentoring to First Nations young people aged 12-25
• Help young people access mental health treatment, therapeutic interventions and coordinated care
• Reduce stigma and address barriers to help-seeking
• Promote mental health awareness through community engagement and health promotion activities
• Collaborate with the headspace multidisciplinary team and local community services

Required profile

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in youth work, community services, mental health or a related field
• Demonstrated understanding of First Nations peoples, cultures and communities
• Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply; this is an Aboriginal-designated position

Required skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage, support and advocate for young people
• Ability to collaborate with clinicians, assess client needs and connect young people with appropriate services while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

What we offer

• Base salary of $87,490-$92,494 per annum (pro-rata)
• Salary packaging and generous leave benefits
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Best practice clinical supervision

Applications close 18 November 2026. Candidates must submit a CV/resume and a cover letter explaining their interest and relevant experience; recruitment agencies are not accepted. Documents must be complete before submission.