Make a real difference in our community.

At South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (SCMSAC), you’ll be part of a culturally safe, inclusive, and values-driven team making meaningful change across communities in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Far South Coast, and Goulburn regions. We're a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering holistic health, wellbeing, and family services. While many of our programs and services are designed specifically for Aboriginal children and families, some of our teams also work with and support the broader community. Cultural connection is at the heart of everything we do, shaping how we support families, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations.

Work with purpose, in a location you love, with an organisation that makes a difference.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Aboriginal Child and Youth Mentor. In this role you will provide mentoring and support to Aboriginal children and youth aged 5-18. The Program; through the provision of counselling, mentoring and advocacy, aims to build resilience, empowerment and the general wellbeing of Aboriginal children and youth.

key responsibilities

• Ensure that clients have their mentoring plan completed within the first three sessions.
• Ensure case reviews are completed by week 5 and 10 with all clients that have a mentoring plan.
• Ensure that clients have a K5 (Outcome Measure) completed at the start and end of the episode.
• Ensure a satisfaction evaluation is completed at the middle and end of all episodes.
• Enter case notes for every client contact onto data management system within 48 hours of client contact.
• Complete Exit Plans and Case Closures for all clients.
• Support the delivery and evaluation of any relevant programs or groups including school holiday program, youth group, strong foundations and after school program.
• Compile Activity Reports for all group activities and load to the data management system within 48 hours after group activity.

Essential Criteria

• • Aboriginality*

  • Demonstrated mentoring experience with children and young people within a community, school and/or family setting.

  • Demonstrated computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office applications, clinical record and data management systems.

  • A sound knowledge of Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander communities and relevant organisations within Shoalhaven.

  • Have a demonstrated understanding of health and wellbeing issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

  • Effective conflict resolution and decision-making skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in working with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences as well as highly developed verbal and written communication.

  • Current National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

  • Current Driver’s License and willingness to travel.

*Aboriginal Designated Positions.  Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement and racial discrimination is a prohibition as outlined under Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.  Proof of Aboriginality must be provided at interview.