SEWB Psychosocial Program Coordinator

Location: Halls Creek - Yura Yungi Aboriginal Medical Service 
Business Unit: SEWB Unit
Employment Type: 1x Fulltime

• Join a dedicated team committed to improving mental health outcomes in the community.
• Provide tailored psychosocial support services to individuals and groups.
• Engage with Aboriginal communities to promote cultural safety and well-being.
• Competitive salary package with opportunities for professional growth.

Position Overview

The Psychosocial Support Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing psychosocial support services across the Yura Yungi Medical Service service area. The position provides leadership, coordination, and direct support to individuals experiencing severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment who are not more appropriately supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The role is responsible for ensuring flexible, culturally safe, and person-centred service delivery that promotes recovery, wellbeing, social inclusion, community participation, and improved quality of life. The Coordinator works collaboratively with clients, families, community stakeholders, health professionals, government agencies, and non-government organisations to facilitate access to appropriate supports and services.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Experience in psychosocial support, mental health, community services, disability services, or a related field.
2. Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities.
3. Understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and culturally safe practice.
4. Ability to coordinate services and support clients with complex needs.
5. Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
6. Well-developed organisational, reporting, and computer skills.
7. Ability to supervise, mentor, and support staff.
8. Strong problem-solving, advocacy, and case coordination skills.
9. Knowledge of the Halls Creek and East Kimberley communities.
10. Commitment to confidentiality, professional conduct, and ethical practice.

Desirable

1. Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, Mental Health, Counselling, Aboriginal Health, or a related discipline.
2. Mental Health First Aid certification.
3. Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS).
4. Knowledge of NDIS and psychosocial recovery programs.

Required

1. Current C Class Driver's Licence.
2. Current National Police Clearance.
3. Current Working with Children Check.
4. Current First Aid Certificate.
5. Ability to travel throughout the East Kimberley region as required.

More Information

For more information, please contact the HR Manager on (08) 9168 6266.

How to Apply

Please email recruitment@yyms.org.au for a copy of the JDF along with the selection criteria. Applicants are required to address the selection criteria and include it together with a current resume when submitting an application online through the Yura Yungi website or by emailing recruitment@yyms.org.au

Closing Date: 21st of August 2026 

We highly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People to apply

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