Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Consultant
Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Consultant
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Job Description
Who are we
The Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre is a place of hope grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customs values spiritual connection to ancestral lands seas and waters and cultural knowledge. It offers a culturally safe and welcoming environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access support for their mental health and social and emotional wellbeing. The Centre takes a holistic whole person approach that respects and includes traditional healing methods. Staff are culturally aware trauma-informed recovery-focused and provide warm non-judgemental and compassionate care.
Centre Implementation:
Our centre is set to officially commence service delivery October are now recruiting passionate enthusiastic staff who are not only committed to delivering accessible and culturally safe care but who are also excited by the unique opportunity to help shape something from the ground our team at this early stage means being part of a start-up environment. One that values innovation flexibility and a strong sense of purpose. We are seeking individuals who are eager to contribute to the implementation of new programs and services help refine processes and play an active role in creating a welcoming inclusive and impactful space for our community.
Position Commencement: We are aiming to commence staff on the 1st of September 2025.
Hours: Full time (1.0FTE)
Contract:Ongoing
Location: While our permanent centre is being established in the CBD positions will be based at Sonder Marion and Sonder Port Adelaide.
More Information & Position Description via this link: the Role:
As an Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Consultant youll provide culturally safe holistic support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals families and communities across the lifespan. Grounded in the SEWB Framework your work will centre on strengthening cultural identity connection to Country and community walk alongside people experiencing distress grief trauma or disconnectionoffering strengths-based care that includes traditional healing yarning circles and culturally responsive advocacy. Working within a multidisciplinary team youll help clients navigate complex systems and ensure care plans reflect their cultural identity lived experience and role is deeply community-focused with opportunities to support local events strengthen referral pathways and contribute to meaningful change through cultural accountability and quality improvement.
Experience Requirements:
- This position is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position and is exempt under the Equal Opportunity Act (1984). The position will only be open to those who identify as of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- Experience working with SEWB framework understanding peoples care needs and case management.
- Deep understanding of the impacts of colonisation trauma and systemic disadvantage.
- Experience working with Aboriginal children families and Elders in culturally responsive ways.
- Experience supporting people with complex needs including mental health substance use or family violence.
- Experience facilitating yarning circles group programs or cultural healing activities.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from regional and remote communities is highly desirable.
Qualification and Other Requirements:
- Working With Childrens Check
- National Police Check
- Working with Vulnerable People Check
- Immunisations is accordance to SA health Immunisation Policy
- Relevant VET qualification (Certificate IV in Community Services Mental Health Alcohol or Drugs) or
- Equivalent tertiary qualification or working towards
How to apply:Applicants are asked to attach a copy of an updated cover letter and when applying.
Feel free to send any enquiries to
Advert Closing Date:
Applications close 01 August 2025
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
