Aboriginal Mental Health Cultural Worker—TQEH Mental Health Rehab Service

SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Adelaide, SA

Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)

Part-time

$85,790 to $95,413 pa (pro rata) + Super + Sal Sac

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Mental Health Services, Woodville

Salary ASO5 $85,790 to $95,413 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Permanent Role, Part Time (working 5 days per fortnight)

Exciting career opportunity in mental health rehabilitation!

We’re looking for health professionals to join us as we open a new, state-of-the-art Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).

This is your chance to be part of a new patient-focused service that prioritizes recovery and the delivery of best-practice, trauma-informed care in a brand new 24-bed building. If you’re passionate about being part of a safe and connected organization and looking for a rewarding career in mental health, apply today!

About the Role

As the Aboriginal Mental Health Cultural Worker, you will play a central role in supporting Aboriginal consumers through culturally responsive, trauma-informed care within CALHN’s new mental health rehabilitation service. Grounded in cultural knowledge and connection to community, this role provides advocacy and guidance that helps ensure care is respectful, empowering, and inclusive of Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing. The unit offers contemporary, evidence-based, and high-quality rehabilitation services to consumers within the CALHN catchment area. You’ll work closely across inpatient, community, and rehabilitation teams, building trust and cultural safety while promoting recovery, social inclusion, and hope for the future. By strengthening partnerships with families, communities, and key Aboriginal organizations, you will help shape a service that truly supports the well-being, self-determination, and resilience of Aboriginal peoples.

For more information about the role and essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required, please refer to the role description.

About You

You are a culturally grounded, compassionate professional with the skills and commitment to support the social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal consumers. With strong connections to the community and an understanding of the complexities surrounding Aboriginal health, you’re ready to make a meaningful difference within a multidisciplinary mental health rehabilitation setting. To be successful in this role, you will bring cultural insight, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit to support individuals on their recovery journey. You will:

Hold a Certificate IV in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Community) or equivalent

Bring knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, social determinants of health, and culturally safe practices

Demonstrate experience in developing culturally appropriate responses to health, family violence, and well-being needs

Thrive in collaborative environments, using strong communication and problem-solving skills to support team and community goals

If you’re passionate about improving mental health outcomes for Aboriginal consumers through culturally safe, person-centered care—we’d love to hear from you.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe, and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless, safe, and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and well-being, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

Salary attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.

Annual leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation each year.

Flexible work arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.

Career opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Team Support: Experience a collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

CALHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and the LGBTQI+ community.

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Enquiries to: Sashini Mogan, Administration Coordinator 0874253800, sashini.mogan@sa.gov.au