Achieve Something Great
Safeguards delivers a 6 week intensive, therapeutic outreach program designed to engage and support some of our most vulnerable infants, children and adolescents, particularly those who face barriers to accessing traditional clinic based services. Embedded within Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (iCAMHS), the program is supported by a highly skilled and multidisciplinary team with strong expertise in infant and child mental health.
This position plays a vital role in supporting Aboriginal children, young people, families and carers engaged with Safeguards, while also strengthening the cultural responsiveness and safety of mental health services across the District. The role sits within a large, well established Aboriginal Mental Health team across South Western Sydney LHD, offering strong professional and cultural peer support.
As part of a growing network of Senior and Principal Aboriginal Health Workers, this position provides cultural leadership, guidance and support to Aboriginal Mental Health Workers across the Macarthur to Wingecarribee region, contributing to service development, community partnerships and improved outcomes for Aboriginal consumers and families.
SWSLHD operates its services across the traditional lands of the Dharawal, Darug and Gundungurra peoples, in strong partnership with local Aboriginal communities to deliver better, culturally responsive health care, led by our Aboriginal Health services.We are a district that is committed to supporting you grow and develop your skills. You will be provided with cultural supervision, participate in cultural strengths mapping and form part of a larger, supportive Aboriginal workforce.
Are You the Right Fit?
This role is ideally suited to an experienced Aboriginal Health Worker who is passionate about improving the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people and families, and who brings strong cultural knowledge, leadership capability and a collaborative mindset.
You will have experience working with children, adolescents and families within mental health, wellbeing or community based settings, and a demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive, trauma informed and recovery oriented care. Your approach is strengths based and family centred, with a strong commitment to supporting Aboriginal cultural identity, connection and self determination.
As a Senior/Principal practitioner, you will enjoy providing cultural leadership, mentoring and professional support to Aboriginal Mental Health staff, helping to foster culturally safe workplaces and build workforce capability. You will work confidently within multidisciplinary teams and take a proactive role in strengthening relationships with Aboriginal community controlled organisations, service partners and stakeholders.
You will thrive in this role if you are confident, values driven and committed to advocacy, service improvement and culturally safe practice, while working within legislative, ethical and organisational frameworks. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to influence systems, support staff, and create lasting positive outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
Selection Criteria
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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