Internal EOI - Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Trainee

Flourish Australia has an exciting career development opportunity for an Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Trainee to join the Armidale team. 

The Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee is:

• Based in Armidale
• Closed-term full-time (12 month contract)
• Working Monday to Friday
• Level 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

This is an identified role under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. As such, Flourish Australia considers that identifying as Aboriginal to be a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Who Are We Looking For?

The Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee role with Flourish Australia is suitable for people who are new to the sector and looking for an opportunity to be mentored by our experienced teams. 

The role would suit you if you:

• Are undertaking or committed to undertaking a relevant qualification (Certificate or Diploma) and are looking for practical experience working in the community with people with a lived experience of mental health; 
• Have a strong local connection to or interest in working with First Nations communities;
• Have a willingness to engage in learning and skill development opportunities that work toward providing a high quality, person led recovery-oriented service that best supports people to live in their community.

What Will You Be Doing?

As the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Trainee, you will learn to work in the community with people who have a lived experience of mental health to develop their recovery journey to meet their hope and dreams.

This may involve:

• Using your knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures within the context of supporting people with a lived experience of mental health.
• Supporting people to develop daily living skills such as preparing and cooking meals.
• Accompanying people on outings such as socialisation, recreational activities or attending appointments.
• Collaborating with and making referrals to other culturally appropriate support services so people can achieve their recovery goals.

For more information on the Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee role, please read the position description.

Please note - successful candidates must maintain a Class C driver’s licence and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Willingness and capacity to undertake a nationally recognised mental health qualification and participate in required learning and development activities.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of, connection to, and respect of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures, people and communities.
3. A strong commitment to developing an understanding of recovery-based practice in the workplace.
4. Emerging understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
5. Emerging knowledge of Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems. 
6. Understanding that an investment in personal time may be required for the completion of some learning tasks.
7. Current Australian Driver’s Licence. 

For further information, please contact Debra Gibbons, Manager. E: Debra.Gibbons@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.

Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the  People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.