Wellbeing Worker, Child & Family Wellbeing Services TeamHEALTH

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping children, young people, and families thrive? Join our Child and Family Wellbeing team and make a meaningful difference by empowering vulnerable young people to build resilience, improve their mental wellbeing, and reach their full potential.

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The aim is to support recovery, reduce social isolation and provide practical support to increase independence in the community. Using a strengths-based approach and providing intensive one-to-one and group support, individuals are:

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• Provided access to appropriate support services at the right time.
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• Enabled to build personal capacity, confidence and self-reliance.
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• Supported in community participation.
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• Provided practical assistance to manage daily activities.
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Reporting to the Team Leader in Katherine, the Child and Family Wellbeing Worker will be based in Katherine and will deliver strength-based case management and activities to children, young people and families in line with program guidelines. Outreach support is also provided to assist in the development and implementation of participant centered Family Action Plans.

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The Child and Family Wellbeing Worker will assist in establishing good referral pathways, into and out of the service in order to reach vulnerable children, young people and families who may not otherwise engage with the mental health or children's service sector.

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Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Child and Family Wellbeing Worker will also provide education, training and information to promote awareness of mental health to participants of the program and the community.

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Although the Child and Family Wellbeing Worker provide services in the Katherine & Big Rivers Region, they at times will be required to provide support or assistance to other TeamHEALTH Programs/Regions which may include outreach support to participants utilising a psychosocial rehabilitation framework. This may entail overnight or weekly absences and travel to Darwin and other remote communities

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Key Selection Criteria:

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Essential for Position

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5. Diploma or Certificate level qualification in a relevant health or welfare discipline.

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6. Demonstrated experience in working with children, young people and families, including Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically diverse (CALD) people.

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7. Demonstrated understanding and application of strength-based approach, and competence in a range of interventions relevant to children and young people.

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8. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including participants, community members and other services.

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9. Experience in the delivery of education to young people

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10. Action orientated, flexible and innovative with the ability to work as part of a small team.

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11. Demonstrate a high level of communication skills, including written and verbal, and demonstrated computer literacy.

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12. Demonstrated ethical work practices including the limits of confidentiality and the use of appropriate personal boundaries.

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Desirable for Position

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13. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working in rural and remote settings.

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14. Experience in the delivery of training to young people and adults in both individual or group settings.

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Applications will be assessed progressively for this position, so speed of application is key!

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TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness and First Nations people to apply.

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TeamHEALTH offers:

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• Level 3 SCHADS salary award range
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• Katherine based role, which may require travel to surrounding Big Rivers areas as
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• required (extra remote area allowances available and reimbursement of relocation expenses of up to 2.5K)
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• 5 weeks of annual leave each year
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• 17.5% annual leave loading
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• Salary packaging
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• A friendly, inclusive and flexible workplace that values our people
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• An attractive salary package, negotiated with the successful applicant and commensurate with their qualifications, skills and experience.
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Please note applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria including essential for the position.

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If you would like further information, please contact our Human Resources Team.

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Applications close 28th September 2026