Job search
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Officer (Identified)
Chermside, there may be a requirement to work at other facilities located across Metro North Health.
Jobs for Mob!
Would you like to join the Metro North Health team and contribute towards achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Temporary opportunity to improve the social, emotional, mental wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees working across Metro North Health Services.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7, HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN667630 |
| Closing date | 07-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | Temporary full time November 2025 - July 2026 |
| Contact person | Sharna Dodd |
| Contact details | 0499 747 689 Access the National Relay Service |
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace
About the role
Metro North aspire to have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce that available access to culturally safe and responsive person-centred, trauma informed strength-based practice that promote a working environment free from racism and discrimination. The purpose of this role is to improve the social, emotional, mental wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees working across Metro North Health Services by leading the change required to deliver equitable, accessible, responsive, and culturally sensitive psychological care which respects and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employee's cultural integrity.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Liaise with the Manager, Capacity Development in relation to establishing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and state-wide community reference groups to mitigate cultural safety risks and support a mentoring pathway to support Metro North MN Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
- Develop internal relationships with the overall Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce to form a community of mentors within MNH to strengthen the culturally capable interface between MNH and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pre-vocational, tertiary, and up skilling programs and initiatives in MNH.
- Develop internal relationships with the Deadly Start and Indigenous Allied Health Cadetship Program (and others) in MNH be an active participant on their committee's and working groups to assess and contribute to peer support.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- No File Attached
