Tullawon Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation committed to delivering culturally safe, high-quality healthcare and wellbeing services for the Yalata community. Grounded in culture, community, and connection, we work alongside community members to improve health and social outcomes while respecting Aboriginal values, traditions, and identity.
We are seeking a passionate and community-focused Men's Wellbeing Therapy Worker to join our Men's Wellbeing Team. This rewarding role supports Anangu men through culturally safe Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) programs that strengthen connection to culture, community, identity, and overall wellbeing.
As the Men's Wellbeing Therapy Worker, you will provide practical support, mentoring, wellbeing activities, group programs, and low-intensity social and emotional wellbeing support to men within the Yalata community and surrounding region. You will work closely with clients, Elders, community stakeholders, and internal health teams to promote positive wellbeing outcomes and improve access to support services.
- Provide culturally safe and client-centred wellbeing support.
- Deliver group activities, cultural engagement programs, and community-based initiatives.
- Support clients experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, and well-being challenges.
- Assist clients in accessing internal and external support services through referrals.
- Maintain accurate client records, case notes, and reporting documentation.
- Participate in case conferencing and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Support the development and delivery of culturally appropriate wellbeing programs.
- Build strong relationships with community members, Elders, and service partners.
- Promote cultural identity, resilience, and connection to community.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate IV in Community Services or a related qualification.
- Experience working within social services, wellbeing, community services, or support roles.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A supportive, empathetic, and culturally respectful approach.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence (manual).
- Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
- National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience working with Aboriginal communities.
- Experience working in remote communities.
- Knowledge of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) frameworks.
- Understanding of Aboriginal culture, traditions, and community wellbeing.
- Ability to communicate in the local Anangu language.
- Meaningful work that positively impacts community wellbeing.
- Opportunity to work within a culturally rich and community-driven environment.
- Supportive team culture focused on respect, knowledge, honesty, leadership, and community.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- The chance to contribute to programs that strengthen culture, connection, and healing.
- Full-time position.
- SCHADS Award (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award).
- Classification: Social and Community Services Level 2-3
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, to help you maximise your take-home pay.
- Generous Program Leave entitlements to support work-life balance and employee well-being.
- Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
- Applicants must hold valid Australian work rights.
If you are passionate about supporting Aboriginal men's wellbeing and want to make a genuine difference in a remote community setting, we would love to hear from you.
Join Tullawon Health Service and help strengthen wellbeing through culture, connection, and community.
Tullawon Health Service encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Tullawon Health Service Inc. is a not-for-profit, Aboriginal community-controlled health service located in the remote Aboriginal Community of Yalata in South Australia. Dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the local community, Tullawon Health Service offers a wide range of essential services, including primary health care, aged care, social services, and emergency response, ensuring the improvement of the well-being and health of the residents in this remote region.
