Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Careers
For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have cared for their families and communities through connection to Country, Culture, kinship and Community. At GV Health, we recognise that social and emotional wellbeing is holistic. Culturally safe care makes a real difference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and Mob who use our mental health and wellbeing services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff bring knowledge, cultural expertise and community connections that help make our services more welcoming, respectful and responsive. They work alongside consumers, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to make sure care respects Culture and self-determination. They also help people get support in a way that feels safe and right for them.
Roles in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health
Aboriginal Liaison Officers are our dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role in mental health and wellbeing services. They support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families while they use our services. They provide cultural support and advocacy, and help people understand and find their way through services. They also connect people with Community, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and other supports. They work with staff to make practice more culturally safe across our teams
Your mental health career, in any role
The Aboriginal Liaison Officer is our dedicated role, but it isn’t the only place for you. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for any role across our mental health careers. This includes nursing, medical, allied health, lived and living experience, alcohol and other drug, support and administration roles. Your knowledge, Culture and connection to Community make every team stronger, and we are committed to supporting your career and development at GV Health.
Supporting you in your role
- Cultural supervision and support, and connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues across GV Health
- Training and professional development, with pathways to further study and career growth
- Flexibility to meet cultural and community obligations, including cultural leave
Find out more
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders careers page
- Current vacancies at GV Health
- To talk about roles, contact Employment Services on (03) 4804 4300 or employmentservices@gvhealth.org.au
- Mental Health Education Training and Research
Grow your skills and build your career with GV Health’s Mental Health and Wellbeing team. We support ongoing learning through education, training and collaboration across professions. Contribute to a culture of research and continuous improvement, with lived experience and evidence informing better care for consumers, families and carers.
- Expression of Interest
If you are interested in working at GV Health, but there are no current positions available in your preferred role, you are welcome to submit an expression of interest, and we will contact you to discuss.
- Benefits of Working at GV Health
While working at our busy, regional health service, you’ll be exposed to challenging and stimulating work.