Who we are

At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.

Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we're one of the nation's leading health and community service providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years. ​

The EACH Ngarrang Gulinj-al Boordup (NGB) Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Team supports and assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community members to access the health and community services they need.

Who we are looking for

A committed Social Emotional Wellbeing Worker who wants to improve access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Eastern Naarm (Melbourne) communities with experience working alongside the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community in a health/welfare setting. This is a full-time or part-time (0.8FTE) role offered until 30 June 2022.

You will have:

• experience working alongside the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community in a health/welfare setting,
• tertiary qualifications in mental health or related field
• an ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, colleagues, stakeholders and other service providers
• a high level of accountability and self-management, and enjoy working collaboratively with team members to deliver positive outcomes for clients, and
• a demonstrated and strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture, and Cultural protocols.

What you will be doing

Operating from EACH's Narre Warren site, you will be working as a member of the Ngarrang Gulinj-al Boordup (NGB) Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing team.

This role will work within a program that is delivered Victoria-wide by 3 organisations (EACH, ACSO, and NEAMI). EACH delivers this program across the North East, inner East, Outer East and South East Metropolitan regions of Melbourne.

In the position, you will work as a member of a multidisciplinary Mental Health team. Key aspects of the position will see you:

• Provide intake, assessment, referral and psychosocial support for clients facing challenges and barriers to good mental health,
• Use a strength-based approach to the role, looking for opportunities to complement and support existing client strengths and capacities,
• Establish and maintain strong, supportive, and professional working relationships with clients,
• Provide support to clients, travel to appointments, and assist with the completion of forms,
• Ensure clients are referred to culturally appropriate and effective mental health care services to support mental health and wellbeing, and
• Work alongside Aboriginal Health Workers and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to deliver culturally safe and appropriate services.

Why work for us

EACH is committed to supporting and developing our people. We provide:

• An engaging, inclusive, and supportive team,
• Work arrangements that flex to you,
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications,
• Opportunities for internal career progression,
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging,
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave,
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, and
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.

Next steps

This is an Aboriginal Identified Position and has been assessed as being a special measure as per the Equal opportunity Act 2010 (VIC) and meets the requirements of a special measure under the Human Rights Commission Targeted recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please click on the apply now link. Please note, only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply for this position.

If you'd like more information about the position, please contact Erica Lambert, Manager - Ngarrang Gulinj-al Boordup Team, at or 0447 623 014.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Successful candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.

To learn more about how our Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing team has now become known as Ngarrang Gulinj-al Boordup, meaning "Caring for our mob in health and wellbeing" in Woi Wurrung language of the Wurundjeri people, click here.