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 2025.
We 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 up.
Joining 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.

Recruitment Information:

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: bit.ly/4o7KfGG

About the Role:

The Social Worker – Mental Health Stream provides culturally safe, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families experiencing mental distress. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker delivers psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, and care coordination that reflect the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework and the Centre’s holistic, whole-of-life approach to healing. The role supports people across the lifespan and actively promotes cultural identity, self determination, and community connection as protective factors for wellbeing

Experience Requirements:

Experience working as a Social Worker in mental health, SEWB, or community settings.

Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and families across the lifespan.

Experience working with people experiencing complex needs, including trauma, substance use, or family violence.

Experience in case management, advocacy, and interagency collaboration.

Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from regional and remote communities is highly desirable

Qualification and Other Requirements:

Working With Children’s Check

National Police Check

Working with Vulnerable People Check

Immunisations is accordance to SA health Immunisation Policy

Bachelor of Social Work

Eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

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 [email protected]

Advert Closing Date:

Applications close 01 August 2025