Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative – Health & Wellbeing Services now has the following vacancy at our Shepparton site:
Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Support Worker
2x Full-time, Ongoing - 38 hours a week
This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the Role
The Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Support Worker provides culturally safe, holistic, and person-centred support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities.
This role aims to strengthen social, emotional, spiritual, and cultural wellbeing by offering practical assistance, connection to community and culture, and referral to counselling and other support services.
The role includes outreach work to the Counselling Hub and other community settings to engage clients, promote wellbeing services, and provide ongoing culturally appropriate support
About You
To be successful, you must have the following knowledge and skills.
* You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
* Tertiary qualifications (minimum level of certificate IV) in a health-related discipline (e.g. mental health, AOD, social work, community work) or working towards.
* Demonstrated experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing social, emotional, or wellbeing challenges.
* Experience in delivering early intervention and prevention programs to reduce the impact of mental illness and foster hope for future wellbeing.
* Experience in the direct care delivery and care coordination of mental health, alcohol and other drugs and other community support programs.
* Demonstrated effective verbal and written skills with particular emphasis on interpersonal communication skills, establishing trust and rapport, maintaining confidentiality and record keeping.
* Demonstrated competence in use of information technology, internet and desktop applications, e.g. electronic client record systems, Outlook, Word, Excel and database packages.
What We Offer:
· Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
· Competitive Pay & Conditions based on the SCHADS Award– Level 3.
(Based on qualifications and/or experience).
· Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance when applicable.
· Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
· Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
· Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work, where applicable.
· Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.
You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.
Application Requirements
Your application must include:
Cover Letter
* Outlining who your mob/clan is.
* Outline your previous experience and/or qualifications.
Current up to Date Resume
Applications close: Friday, 5th December 2025
This is an "Indigenous Only" role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.