Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Worker

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 Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC) is an exciting new service which provides the Geelong community an alternative service to attend when experiencing mental health crisis. Service delivery will reflect principals of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery Oriented practice. The MMHC will provide a holistic approach to care, addressing a range of social, physical, and emotional needs informed by the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) and supported by best practice in evidence-based and evidence-informed care. The MMHC will have a strong focus on lived experience and will support a high engagement, multi-disciplinary crisis model.

Wathaurong has partnered with the MMHC to provide Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB - Balit Murrup – “Strong Spirit”) services in-house, with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness and cultural safety of the MMHC for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Members.

The MMHC SEWB Worker will provide culturally appropriate care that contributes to improvement in Mental Health and substance abuse outcomes of Aboriginal community members, through the provision of:

• Assessment of aboriginal people’s needs in alignment with the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework.

• Providing assessment, and direct support to Aboriginal people with complex needs.

• Encouraging and raising awareness within the Aboriginal community on how to take positive action to deal with Mental Health and alcohol and other drugs issues

• Collaboration with Health Service team, other Wathaurong programs and external agencies to develop effective strategies for appropriate referral clients.

• Emphasising Community Members’ strengths, resilience, and ability to overcome challenges, while making sure their independence and choices are respected.

About You

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

• Relevant qualification (or working toward) in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related area.

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

• Demonstrated skills and experience in delivery of social and emotional wellbeing support in both group and individual settings.

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

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

• Sound knowledge of Aboriginal Culture, issues affecting Aboriginal people, and 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.

• 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 working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

• Demonstrated experience providing cultural education and/or secondary consultation to staff.

*A police check, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Certificate and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.

 About Us

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

How to Apply

A Position Description can be viewed on our website at: https://wathaurong.org.au/careers/social-emotional-wellbeing-sewb-worker/

Applications should consist of a current resume and a cover letter, submitted in Word or PDF format before the closing date of 13/09/2026.

Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.