Contract Type - Full Time Fixed Term until 30 June 2026 (with possible extension).
Employment Base - Cairns, QLD
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
About us
Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan (MRBB) is a community-controlled health organisation supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Cape York, the NPA, and the Torres Strait while they are in Cairns for medical care. Our integrated model of care places culture and wellbeing at the centre. Through our Wellbeing Program, we provide culturally safe mental health support, counselling, parenting guidance, and advocacy for men, women, and families. We focus on emotional, social, and cultural wellbeing alongside physical health, ensuring every client feels supported and respected.
About the role
The Social Worker is responsible for delivering culturally responsive mental health and social and emotional wellbeing support to Mookai Rosie Bi‑Bayan (MRBB) clients through clinical assessment, counselling, group-based interventions and therapeutic care for men, women and children engaged in MRBB programs. The position is central to strengthening effective communication pathways that promote holistic health, while creating opportunities to enhance service quality and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Far North Queensland communities. It also contributes to the implementation of the First 1,000 Days Framework and aligns with the National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing 2017–2023.
This position will work across 2 sites.
Candidate selection criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and current AASW Membership.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in working within the primary health care, preferably within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or rural and remote primary health care or mental health care settings.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and evidence‑based mental health and social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a strong understanding of the impacts of trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural determinants of health.
* Proven experience managing client engagement processes, including receiving and reviewing referrals, conducting culturally appropriate intake assessments, identifying risks and needs, and ensuring accurate documentation to support effective care coordination and therapeutic intervention.
* Proven capacity to work collaboratively within a team environment, fostering a supportive and respectful approach to teamwork.
* Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Qld Child Protection Act, Mental Health Act) and demonstrated ability to advocate for clients within these frameworks, including writing support letters and reports for legal, housing, and child safety matters.
* Proficiency in computer-based programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Best Practice or MIMASO or rediCASE.
* Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
* Current Queensland Drivers Licence.
Your benefits
* Work hours - Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
* Rewarding salary range + plus shift allowances, if applicable.
* Salary sacrifice of up to $15,900
* 12% superannuation contributions
* 4 weeks annual leave and 17.5% leave loading
* 12 personal leave days per annum
* Build valuable and long-lasting connections with stakeholders from regional and remote Queensland.
Applications close Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
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