Psychosocial Support Worker (Female)
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 Worker will play a vital role in delivering support services tailored to individuals with severe mental illness and psychosocial functional impairments. This position emphasises culturally appropriate practises and community collaboration to facilitate better health access and outcomes.
The successful candidate will work closely with clients to enhance their daily living skills, increase their social participation, and support their overall well-being.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled individual who is dedicated to improving the lives of those in the community. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- Experience in delivering programs to individuals and small groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external service providers to enhance service delivery.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in computer applications.
- Familiarity with the Halls Creek community and its surrounding areas.
- Understanding of cultural safety principles and practises.
- Current “C” class driver's licence, National Police Clearance, and Working with Children clearance.
The successful candidate will work within a supportive team environment, contributing to a culture of respect and inclusion while striving to achieve the goals set by the Yura Yungi Medical Service.
About the Benefits
- Above award annual base salary starting from $70,000 + Super depending on experience and qualification
- Annual airfare of $2,000
- Salary Packaging of up to $30,000 per annum
- Generous Leave Benefits
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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