Flourish Australia has an exciting career development opportunity for an Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Trainee to join the Tamworth team.
TheAboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee is:
- Based in Tamworth
- Closedterm fulltime until 30 June 2026
- Working a rotating roster including weekend evening and night shifts
- Level 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
Who Are We Looking For
The Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee rolewith Flourish Australia is suitable forpeople who arenew to the sector and looking for an opportunityto be mentored by our experienced teams.
The role would suityou if you:
- Are undertaking or committed to undertaking arelevant qualification(Certificate or Diploma) and are looking for practical experience working in the community with people with a lived experience of mental health;
- Have a strong local connection to or interest in working withAboriginal and diverse communities;
- Have awillingness to engage in learning and skill development opportunitiesthat work toward providing a high qualityperson led recoveryoriented service that best supports people to live in their community.
What Will You Be Doing
As the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Trainee you will learn to work in the community with people who havea lived experience of mental health to develop their recovery journey to meet their hope and dreams.
This may involve:
- Using your knowledge and understanding of Indigenouscultures within the context of supporting people with a lived experience of mental health.
- Supportingpeople to develop daily living skills such as preparing and cooking meals.
- Accompanying people on outings such as socialisation recreational activities orattending appointments.
- Collaborating with and making referrals to other culturally appropriatesupport services so people can achieve their recovery goals.
For more information on theAboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee role please read theposition description.
Please note successfulcandidates must maintain a Class C drivers licence and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Commitment to the completion of Cert IV or Diploma level qualifications and willingness to engage in learning and skill development opportunities.
- Commitment to developing an understanding of recoverybased practice and the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Current Australian drivers licence.
Highly desirable:
- Experience working in Aboriginal and diverse communities.
For further information please contact Kellie Ward Manager. E:(pleasedo notemail applications)
How to Apply
To apply for this position please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page we encourage you to have your resume uptodate and available before you commence the application.
Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.