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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Worker
Inala
Make a Difference in First Nations Mental Health
Work with Metro South Health's Centre of Excellence and help shape culturally capable mental health services for First Nations peoples
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HWF3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MS06685084 |
| Closing date | 23-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Claudette Tyson |
| Contact details | 0487 175 369 Access the National Relay Service |
Your new role:
This is a rewarding opportunity to provide culturally responsive mental health support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. You will:
- Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to access, engage with and navigate mental health services, ensuring care is culturally safe and responsive.
- Work collaboratively with the Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Services (IMSS) multidisciplinary team to assist with assessment, care planning, referrals and ongoing support.
- Deliver health promotion, education and community engagement activities that strengthen mental health awareness and access to care.
- Advocate for clients and provide outreach support in community settings, homes and healthcare facilities to improve wellbeing.
This is an identified vacancy with a genuine occupational requirement that candidates are persons who have a lived/living experience of mental health challenges, substance use challenges, service use and recovery. Candidates must include a statement in their application if they identify with one or more of these attributes. Only candidates who meet this requirement will be considered.
About you:
We are seeking a culturally knowledgeable and compassionate professional who is passionate about improving mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You have:
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, family structures, protocols and the social determinants of health.
- Ability to provide culturally capable mental health support while building trusted relationships with clients, families and community stakeholders.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Commitment to advocacy, cultural leadership, continuous learning and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
What we can offer you:
- We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
- We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
- You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Services
The Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Services (IMSS), CoE; aims to provide a culturally appropriate service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, supporting and enhancing patient centred care. The aim of the service includes reduction in hospital admission rates; reduction of mental health distress and increased support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to navigate community resources to address social determinants of health. The service model incorporates outreach either in the client's home or elsewhere as identified by the client.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are Metro South Health:
We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.
We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.
We are better together.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
Documents
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