Working at Danila Dilba
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Key Information
- Position Type: Full time, fixed term until 30 June 2029
- Location: Darwin Clinic
- Salary Range: $72,413-$77,931 (HPCS 2.1 to 2.4)
- Application Closing Date: 21 October 2026
This is an identified position for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Aboriginal SEWB (Social and Emotional Wellbeing) Support Worker (Adult) to join our team at Danila Dilba Health Service on a contract basis in Darwin, NT. This critical role will provide culturally safe and responsive support services to improve the social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal people in the local community.
What You Need to Succeed
Essential
- Identify as Aboriginal
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous people and the ability to communicate effectively and in a culturally appropriately manner
- Demonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards and trends in the delivery of mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal people;
- Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and knowledge of issues impacting on Aboriginal children and families, youth and adults and those affected by Stolen Generations’ policies and practices;
- Demonstrated ability to work within and maintain strict confidentiality guidelines and policies;
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds to both obtain and convey information relevant to their care;
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients, carers and other professionals from diverse cultures;
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, with an ability to plan, manage and prioritise tasks and resources to deliver outcomes within time and budget considerations.
- Proficiency in and commitment to the use of electronic information systems for the maintenance of clinical and service delivery records.
Desirable
- Experience working in a community services program or community education program.
- Certificate qualifications in Community Services or equivalent.
Want to talk this job through some more? Give Operations Manager – SEWB Jenon Batty a call on (08) 8942 5400.
Please access the position description, here.
More About Working at DDHS
Danila Dilba offers employees:
- 6-weeks leave per annum (pro-rata)
- 5-days paid leave during our end of year shutdown period (in addition to annual leave)
- Darwin’s only Aboriginal community-controlled health service
- Opportunity to work flexible hours.
- Career development and training opportunities
Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.
Employment with us is subject to:
- Willing to undergo a Police Check.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
- Current driver’s licence.
- Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
- Full rights to work in Australia.
