Mental Health Support Worker (Female Identified)

Date posted: Thursday 15 February 2024
Closing date: Monday 26 February 2024

Wuchopperen Health Service in Cairns is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker (Female Identified)

'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong' 

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns. 

Part time, Permanent 

37.5 Hours per fortnight 

$48.13-$50.31 per hour 

The Mental Health Support Worker will deliver trauma aware, healing informed models of recovery orientated, non-clinical psychosocial supports tailored to the needs of the individual in a culturally appropriate way.  

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen: 

• Generous salary sacrifice benefits.

• 5 Weeks annual leave.

• 15 days personal leave.

• Commitment to professional development.

• 12% Superannuation Contribution. 

Applicants for the above position will: 

• Provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing the Core Capabilities in the Position Description.

• Provide an Identified Reference.

• Possess a current driver’s licence.

• Hold a current Blue Card (for suitability to work with children and young people).

• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least first 2 vaccinations) and provide evidence with application. 

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting. 

Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. Refer to Qld Government’s Blue Card Services website for more information. 

The above is a Female Identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that this Identified position be filled by a female Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991). 

For more information or to apply please go to www.wuchopperen.org.au/careers or contact Samantha Bullio, Coordinator, Social and Emotional Wellbeing on 07 4255 6402. 

Closing date for applications:  5pm on Monday, 26 February 2024. 

All applications can be emailed to recruitment@wuchopperen.org.au

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