Are you looking to kick start your career in mental health? Be supported to get a qualification and receive hands on experience!

The Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee is:

Based in Tamworth

Closed-term full-time until 30 June 2026

Working a rotating roster including weekend, evening and night shifts

Attractive hourly rates equivalent to SCHCADS Level 3 $37.35p/h + 11.5% Super + Tax-Free Salary Benefits!

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Who Are We Looking For?

This role is suitable for people who are new to the sector and looking for an opportunity to be mentored by our experienced teams!

The role would suit you if you:

Are undertaking or committed to undertaking a relevant 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 with Aboriginal and diverse communities;

What Will You Be Doing?

You will learn to work in the community with people with a lived experience of a mental health issue to develop their recovery journey to meet their hopes and dreams.

This may involve:

Using your knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures within the context of supporting people with a lived experience of mental health

Supporting people to develop daily living skills such as preparing and cooking meals.

Accompanying people on outings such as socialisation, recreational activities or attending appointments.

Collaborating with and making referrals to other culturally appropriate support services so people can achieve their recovery goals

How Will We Support You?

Supporting you to register for and complete a relevant qualification in Community Work, Mental Health or Welfare OR supporting you to gain experience if you are already studying.

Flexible working conditions based around your study needs including designated class and study time.

Supportive, culturally appropriate mentoring teams.

Monthly reflective-practice sessions.

Access to a range of training opportunities (e.g. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Trauma Informed Care, Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training).

Access to a culturally specific Employee Assistance Program, for confidential wellbeing support.

Opportunities to potentially transition to our Peer or Mental Health Worker roles after completion of qualifications.

Selection Criteria

Commitment to the completion of Cert IV or Diploma level qualification.

Commitment to developing an understanding of recovery-based practice and the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.

Current Australian driver's licence.

Please see full criteria and position description within the application.

About the Benefits

Level 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900

Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave

Family-friendly and flexible working conditions

Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST

Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program

Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff

Personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier

Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

Applications will close at 5pm, 3rd June 2025.