This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, under the special measures provision, section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Make a real difference to the local community

Full-Time, Ongoing

Access to Salary Packaging

Generous Annual Leave

The Role –

The SEWB Team Leader role provides a range of consultation and leadership supports to the GGQ Local platform and provides daily support and supervision of SEWB workers at the Local, with the goal of resourcing high quality and culturally appropriate support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who access support via the GGQ Local.

The GGQ Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is delivered by a consortium of partners: Barwon Health, Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd, Wellways Australia and ermha365. The GGQ Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is underpinned by positivity, hope and inclusion. No matter whether a consumer, carer or provider enters or seeks assistance via digital platforms, contact centre, or physical locations, the first engagement will always start with a simple question: “Welcome, how can we help?”. Drawing on established services, networks, and pathways, the GGQ Mental Health and Wellbeing Local provides seamless integration between local, area and wellbeing services for the benefit of consumers, carers, and providers. This is supported through standardised assessment tools, treatment and support processes, care plans and care coordination, colocation of services and regional navigational pathways.

About you

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

• Relevant qualification (or working toward) in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related area and/or experience providing support services.

• Demonstrated skills and experience in delivery of SEWB services.

• Demonstrated skills in the provision of supervision, consultation and liaison services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, service users and community.

• Demonstrated high level of knowledge and understanding of the drug and alcohol treatment sector, the mental health sector and community support services.

• Sound Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture, issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and the Aboriginal Service Sector.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive stakeholder relationships and communicate with diverse individuals in a culturally appropriate manner.

• Ability to demonstrate resilience and work in challenging and high-pressured environments.

• Strong written communication skills including a high level of accuracy, record keeping, and report writing abilities.

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team and follow processes

• Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

• Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services.

• Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in working within a mainstream mental health service.

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

About Us

Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via SEEK by clicking the ‘Quick apply’ button.

A copy of the Position Description is available at https://wathaurong.org.au/careers/team-leader-social-emotional-wellbeing-ggq-mental-health-and-wellbeing-local/

Applications close on 22 October 2025.