Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 12th Aug 2024
- Melbourne > Heidelberg West
Banyule Community Health is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and experienced Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison. This position works alongside and is guided by the Counsellor in our Aboriginal funded programs to provide culturally appropriate support and help to improve the wellbeing of clients accessing our programs.
The role also works closely with other internal Aboriginal-specific and community supports programs, as well as Aboriginal Controlled Organisations and other service providers to support clients in their mental health needs. This role is funded as part of a broader psychological supports strategy with the aim of making community based mental health care accessible and culturally relevant to Australian First Nations people. The role will provide both onsite and outreach services for clients of the program as well as supporting therapeutic and cultural support groups.
This role sits within the Aboriginal Health Team, but also within a broader Community Supports Team that has social workers, financial counsellors and community nurses. Aboriginal Health Workers strongly encouraged to apply.
Banyule Community Health has two main sites, one in the heart of West Heidelberg and the other near the train station of Greensborough. The Community Programs Team provides a range of services, including Aboriginal health, prevention and health promotion projects and chronic disease related programs.
Enquiries can be made to Sophia Bilbrough at [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please address the key selection criteria in your cover letter.
Ref code: 6644315.
Banyule Community Health will be advising you of the applicable mandated vaccinations required for this role. Our workforce is also proudly fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Banyule Community Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for everyone and meets the current Child Safe standards.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. We warmly encourage people from diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.