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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Worker (Identified)
Chermside
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Would you like to join the Metro North Health team and contribute towards achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Permanent full time opportunity to provide culturally sensitive social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a mental illness.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH678738 |
| Closing date | 01-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time |
| Contact person | Joanne Flear |
| Contact details | (07) 3139 4101 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
Permanent full time opportunity to provide culturally sensitive social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a mental illness. The role supports consumers, their families and communities through direct care coordination, works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary mental health team, and contributes to triage, assessment and co‑case management. The position also provides cultural knowledge and advice to inform culturally safe assessment, treatment and recovery‑focused mental health services.
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:
- High level knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols, and history, as well as demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Utilises cultural assessments and interventions to contribute to mental health early intervention and relapse prevention strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, including brief interventions to inform mental health and social and emotional wellbeing care and transitional care pathways.
- Work within a Recovery framework to support the muti-disciplinary team to enable the provision of culturally safe mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services to assist in meeting the individual needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a mental illness who may have a co-occurring substance abuse problem and who are homeless.
- Contribute to the understanding of individual cases by facilitating culturally appropriate assessment and assisting with interpretation of information from a cultural perspective, including the provision of co-case management.
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
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