First Nations Wellbeing Clinician
Wesley Mission QueenslandAbout Us
People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours?
Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.
Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters
headspace provides free, confidential support to young people aged 12–25 who are experiencing mental health, emotional, physical health, drug and alcohol or vocational challenges. Our centres are youth-friendly, inclusive and designed to help young people access the right support, at the right time.
headspace Capalaba is seeking an experienced First Nations Wellbeing Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you’ll provide culturally safe, youth-focused assessment, support, and intervention for young people experiencing mild to moderate social and emotional wellbeing challenges. You’ll also play an active role in community engagement, health promotion, and early intervention initiatives designed to strengthen wellbeing across the local First Nations community.
This is a fixed term position until December 2026
Why Join WMQ’s headspace Team?
Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care.
Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions.
Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being
Career development – Structured induction, mentorship, and professional growth pathways.
Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.
Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing.
Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing.
Perks and Benefits – We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more
Recognition Programs – If you thrive in an environment where we value recognition and rewarding employees on achievements, we take are acknowledged
Career Advancement Opportunities – We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.
Your Role as First Nations Wellbeing Clinician
You’ll deliver person-centred and contemporary youth-focused, culturally inclusive wellbeing services to support the Firsts Nations community by:
Assessment of customer mental health needs and formulation of relevant support plans
Delivery of both individual counselling and group programs
Delivery of high-quality evidence-based intervention and advice ensuring family-inclusive practice which ensures the voice, choice and active involvement of young people, and their family, friends and support networks are heard and supported
Delivery of community initiatives aligned with health promotion, mental health early intervention strategies and First Nations community engagement including delivery of events, programs and community development activities
What We’re Looking For
Tertiary qualification in relevant Allied Health field such as Psychology, Mental Health Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Counselling
Current registration with relevant professional body
Demonstrated ability and experience in the provision of counselling and case management of young people presenting with a varied physical and mental health issues
Identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and be accepted by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person
Strong understanding of First Nations cultures, protocols, and contemporary issues
Proven experience in First Nations engagement and supporting community informed initiatives
Demonstrated ability and proficiency in the timely receipting, appropriate documenting and accurate record keeping into computerised programs
Demonstrated high level of verbal and written communication skills particularly in establishing and maintaining rapport with staff, young people and their families and carers
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a multi-disciplinary team member.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage individual caseload whilst meeting service and young people’s needs.
A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!
Mental Health Accreditation for Social Workers and Occupational Therapists or evidence of actively working towards same
Essential Requirements
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work
Why WMQ?
We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.
We offer our team members:
Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.