We have an exciting opportunity for a Female Aboriginal, Social Emotional Wellbeing Worker to join our team.  This is an Identified role and is only open to Female Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Applicants.  Being an Aboriginal Female is a genuine occupational qualification for the job.

The role of the Social Emotional Wellbeing Worker is to ensure that the social health needs of clients and the community are met.  The program delivers a wide variety of support to families.

The successful applicant will work within a supportive and passionate team at Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation to deliver services and to ensure the best culturally appropriate outcomes for clients.

The role will involve:

• Case management & care coordination
• Linking clients to community services and resources
• providing social and emotional wellbeing support
• Advocating for clients
• Maintaining accurate records and reports

Who we are

Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the heart of Wiradjuri Country. 

RivMed work to effect change in the most marginalised and vulnerable people in our community. We work to achieve this through the provision of culturally appropriate medical and well-being services for Aboriginal people and their families.

Selection criteria

• Aboriginality - This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position and candidates will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality acceptable to RivMed with their application. (NB: race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).
• Being Female is also a genuine occupational qualification for this position.
• Experience in Social Emotional Wellbeing Programs 
• Ability to work with local Aboriginal communities and the broader community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including competent computer skills.

We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Excellent remuneration dependent on skills & qualifications
• Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000
• Access up to $2,650 of pre-tax meal and entertainment expenses
• Enjoy the benefits of novated leasing, allowing you to save on tax and drive the car of your choice
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Apply Now

Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resume, confirmation of your Aboriginality and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying, incorporating the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role.

Applicants should have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate accountability and willingness to take direction and provide written reports.

Applicants must also hold a current drivers licence with an ability and willingness to travel throughout the Murrumbidgee area. (RivMed vehicles provided)

Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Amy Byrom, SEWB Team Leader on 0439 843 537 or email: amy.byrom@rivmed.org.au  

Employment conditions

Employment is subject to confirmation of Aboriginality, a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check and demonstrated vaccination for Covid-19.