About the Organisation

Galambila Aboriginal Health Service is a multidisciplinary community controlled Aboriginal primary health care facility based in Coffs Harbour. The not-for-profit organisation aims to be the peak provider of high quality, culturally appropriate, holistic primary health and related care services for Galambila's region service communities of Coffs Harbour, Urunga, Bellingen, Dorrigo, Woolgoolga, Corindi and Ulong.

About Life in Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour is a major coastal resort town, famous for its bananas and fishing, and located on Australia's holiday coast, 570km north of Sydney and about 350km south of Brisbane. Coffs Harbour is the service town for many small communities in the region, and as such has an abundance of schools, shops and sporting facilities.

The location, on the scenic north coast with the ranges behind provides for fabulous lifestyle opportunities, as well as swimming, fishing, hiking and camping.

About the Opportunity

Galambila Aboriginal Health Service currently has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and experienced Male Aboriginal Mental Health Worker to join their dedicated team in Coffs Harbour.

Reporting to the Team Leader Clinic Support Team, the successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement client focused group therapy workshops as part of Galambila's social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) service stream.

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be male (under Section 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW) and of Aboriginal descent (under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 NSW).

To be successful in this role, you will have a sound knowledge and understanding of the complexity of Aboriginal traditional culture and history, and the impact that culture and history has on the provision of mental health services to Aboriginal clients. You will either hold, or be willing to undertake studies in, tertiary qualifications in a mental health related field.

Galambila Aboriginal Health Service will reward your commitment with an excellent remuneration package.

If you're looking for variety and satisfaction in your daily work, then this rewarding position could be what you have been waiting for...Don't miss out - APPLY NOW!