Lead culturally safe, community-led wellbeing services where your work truly matters
Wirraka Maya Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC) based in Port Hedland is seeking an experienced and values-driven Social Emotional and Wellbeing (SEWB) Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, culturally safe services to Aboriginal people and community.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who understands that social and emotional wellbeing is foundational to strong individuals, families and communities — and who can lead services that balance cultural integrity, clinical excellence and community connection.
3>About the Organisation
Wirraka Maya Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service established by community, for community, to address the health, social and cultural needs of Aboriginal people across the Pilbara region.
With thousands of Aboriginal people registered and actively engaged, the service delivers integrated primary health care, social and emotional wellbeing programs, prevention initiatives and education pathways.
Services are delivered by a committed team including Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners, GPs, Nurses, Psychologists, Counsellors, Allied Health professionals and dedicated support staff.
WMHSAC values cultural knowledge, local history and lived experience, and works respectfully alongside community, recognising the role of families, Elders and traditional healing in wellbeing.
The Role
As SEWB Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership of the Social Emotional and Wellbeing portfolio, ensuring services are high quality, culturally safe, compliant and responsive to community needs.
You will work closely with the executive team and other service leaders to align SEWB strategy with organisational priorities, while supporting your team to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients.
This role suits a confident, grounded leader who can navigate complexity, lead people well, and balance service delivery, funding obligations and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of the SEWB strategy in alignment with organisational priorities.
Provide operational oversight of SEWB services, including performance, budgets and funding requirements.
Ensure compliance with all legislative, accreditation, audit and governance obligations.
Provide strong people leadership, including supervision, performance management and team development.
Work collaboratively with internal leaders to coordinate integrated, client-centred service delivery.
Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety and infection control standards.
Drive continuous quality improvement and best-practice, culturally safe service delivery.
About You
A relevant tertiary qualification in psychology, social services, health, wellbeing or a related discipline
Significant senior leadership experience (5+ years) within health, allied health or social services
Experience working within, or alongside, Aboriginal Community Controlled or Aboriginal-led organisations (highly regarded)
Strong people leadership capability supervision, performance development and staff support
Well-developed communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
A genuine commitment to culturally safe, community-led service delivery
A current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain) and National Police Clearance
What's on Offer
Housing or housing allowance
District and air-conditioning allowances
Company vehicle
5 weeks annual leave
10 days paid study leave
The opportunity to live and work in the Pilbara while making a genuine difference
Diversity & Inclusion
The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity as a strength.
In accordance with section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (WA), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement.
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