The purpose of this position is to work with to engage the community and develop culturally appropriate activities for individuals, their family and community. The programs are to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can access family and group intervention programs within the clinic setting and community.

The position involves the provision of culturally appropriate and culturally competent referrals and educational, mentoring to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The position will support establishing strong partnerships with mental health care workers and working in a multidisciplinary team to increase access and enhance services to improve health outcomes for the client group.

A close collaboration with CWAATSICH General Practitioners’ and other service providers will ensure integrated support and care for the client and support the recovery process of clients with mental illness.

Key Objectives

Clinical Service Delivery

Coordinate and develop culturally appropriate activities community programs and activities.

Review current program engagement, opportunities for provider engagement and guest speakers.

Focus on promotion and prevention by providing access to information advice and self-help resources. and utilise crisis assessment tools for Social Emotional wellbeing behaviours

Increase early intervention through access to programs and community stakeholders

Maintain accurate and up to date records of interventions and produce reports as required

Contribute to the achievement of team goals by:

· Fostering and maintaining open and honest lines of communication.

· Working autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team

· Promoting an attendance culture to enhance team cohesion and work productivity

· Participate in professional supervision including peer and supervisor review

· To actively participate in regional staff and clinical team meetings.

Liaise and collaborate with stakeholders to foster effective planning, delivery of appropriate referrals and program outcomes with:

· Clinic, program IAS and corporate team

· Hospital, allied health and other health care professionals

Relevant agencies and organisations

· Establishing and strengthening partnerships and collaboration at the local, regional & national level to support e.g. cross sectoral, holistic integrative care pathways

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

· Community Service, Mental Health Certificate or willing to obtain

· Current Queensland Driver’s Licence

· Current Positive Blue Card Notice

· Current First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificates

· Current National Criminal History Check

· Stay Strong App Qualifications desirable

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants must address all selection criteria in their application for this position and will be assessed against the following criteria:

1. Knowledge and understanding of Social and Emotional Wellbeing concepts and its relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

2. Demonstrated Knowledge of current principles, practices and techniques of care coordination pathways for people with a SEWB problem.

3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of levels of primary mental health care interventions to support Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people.

4. Ability to work closely and collaboratively with GP’s, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and mental health workers to ensure clients have access to team based mental health care.

5. Ability to coordinate Programs and services to support client Social Emotional Health and Wellbeing.

Your application should include:

Your Resume detailing employment history, skills and experience, and any other relevant supporting documentation, and at least two (2) referees who can comment on your abilities against Key Selection Criteria.

A cover letter with your responses to the Key Selection Criteria

For more detailed information and key selection criteria please contact Human Resources by email [email protected].

POSITION CLOSES COB 19th October 2025