- Melton location | Onsite parking + close to public transport
- Part time contract until 2027 | 0.8 (4 days per week) | Vehicle included
- Newly created role | Support First Nations young people and families
About Orygen
Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.
For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.
About the job
As a First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator, you will provide strength-based, culturally safe support and mentoring to young people and families from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds requiring mental health support at headspace Melton.
This is a newly developed role within a brand-new program seeking to reduce stigma and identify and address barriers that may impact on young, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people’s engagement to access mental health care.
Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager you will:
- Provide culturally informed support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and families, ensuring their voices guide care and engagement.
- Contribute to assessments, care planning and wellbeing support, and promote cultural consultation and perspectives in clinical decisions.
- Co‑design and deliver First Nations programs, workshops and events, and support evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership and operational support to First Nations team members, including wellbeing meetings, reporting and liaison with the Clinical Services Manager.
- Build strong relationships with ACCOs and local communities to improve pathways, referrals and awareness of headspace services.
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
Skills and experience
The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families.
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health Care Practice, or other relevant post- secondary qualifications in Health, such as Certificate IV in Mental Health, Youth Work or Community Development.
- Capacity to develop effective working relationships, collaborations and partnerships with a range of services within the broader community service system, particularly ACCOs.
- Willingness to engage in the planning and provision of community engagement and capacity building activities.
Benefits
- $88,090 – $94,788 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience (SCHADS 4) + 12% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
- Personal use car included.
- Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centered environment.
- Support Orygen’s mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
- Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
- Ability to purchase additional leave; access to EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme.
- Benefit from a location that is easily accessible by public transport and offers amenities that support a healthy work-life balance.
How to apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now via this link.
For the full position description, visit https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/380d78c4-f6bc-4446-a0bf-49f3e79e7a46/FN-Social-and-Emotional-Wellbeing-Coordinator-26-Melton.pdf.aspx
This is a part time contract, 0.8FTE (4 days per week) until December 2027.
Applications will close on 25th May 2026 (1pm), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.
Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.
Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.
Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.
