Contract Type - Full Time Fixed Term until 30 June 2027
Employment Base - Cairns, QLD
There is a genuine occupational requirement that the incumbent be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
There is a genuine occupation requirement for the incumbent of this position to be female to ensure cultural protocols are met.
About us
Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan (MRBB), founded in the 1980s by Aunty Rose Richards, is a respected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisation based in Cairns. MRBB provides culturally safe, holistic health services to women and families from Cape York, the Northern Peninsula Area, and the Torres Strait while they are away from home for medical care. Our programs include Mookai Family Health, which delivers comprehensive, culturally safe primary health care through a wrap-around service model, the Health Accommodation Centre, a facility that can house up to 24 women and 12 children, providing a safe and comfortable environment during treatment, the Maternal Health Program, which delivers midwifery, antenatal, postnatal, and doula services; and the Wellbeing Program, which provides mental health, parenting, and advocacy support. MRBB's integrated model of care places culture, community, and client wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
About the role
The Wellbeing Worker provides culturally safe, client-centred social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families. Working under guidance the role assists in delivering assessments, care planning, and therapeutic activities, and supports clients to access health and community services.
The position focuses on providing practical support, advocacy, and culturally appropriate wellbeing activities to address social, emotional, and mental health needs, while contributing to coordinated, holistic care through collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders
Candidate selection criteria
* Certificate IV in Indigenous Mental Health, or other relevant qualification in social work, community services, psychology or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience (minimum 3 years preferred) in the community services, social and emotional wellbeing, or mental health sector.
* Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities in a culturally safe and appropriate manner.
* Experience facilitating group programs, community activities, or therapeutic interventions.
* Demonstrated experience accurately recording and maintaining client case notes and data in client management systems (e.g. RediCase, Best Practice or similar), ensuring documentation is timely, detailed, and compliant with organisational and legal requirements.
* Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
* Strong organisational and communication skills, creativity in planning activities, and the ability to work collaboratively.
* Experience working as part of a team, contributing to group efforts and supporting colleagues in achieving common goals.
* Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
* Current Queensland Drivers Licence
Your benefits
* Work hours - Monday to Friday from 08.00am to 4.00pm (the incumbent may be required to workdays, evenings, and weekends in line with operational and program needs)
* Rewarding salary range
* Salary sacrifice of up to $15,900
* 12% superannuation contributions
* 5 weeks annual leave and 17.5% leave loading
* Flexible work arrangements to ensure work-life balance
* Build valuable and long-lasting connections with stakeholders from regional and remote Queensland
Applications close - Sunday, 24 May 2026
For more information about this position, please contact Human Resources via 07 4081 7*** or ****@mookairosie.org.au.