Aboriginal Community Consultant

Who are we? 

The Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre is a place of hope grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customs, values, spiritual connection to ancestral lands, seas, and waters, and cultural knowledge. It offers a culturally safe and welcoming environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access support for their mental health and social and emotional wellbeing. The Centre takes a holistic, whole person approach that respects and includes traditional healing methods. Staff are culturally aware, trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and provide warm, non-judgemental, and compassionate care.   

Centre Implementation: 

Our centre is set to officially commence service delivery October 2025.  We are now recruiting passionate, enthusiastic staff who are not only committed to delivering accessible and culturally safe care, but who are also excited by the unique opportunity to help shape something from the ground up. Joining our team at this early stage means being part of a start-up environment. One that values innovation, flexibility, and a strong sense of purpose. We are seeking individuals who are eager to contribute to the implementation of new programs and services, help refine processes, and play an active role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and impactful space for our community. 

Position Commencement: We are aiming to commence staff on the 1st of September 2025.  

Hours: Full time (1.0FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: While our permanent centre is being established in the CBD, positions will be based at Sonder Marion and Sonder Port Adelaide.

More Information & Position Description via this link: bit.ly/3UfvXFZ 
 

About the Role: 

As our Aboriginal Community Consultant (Narrative Therapy Practitioner), you’ll combine therapeutic practice with deep cultural knowledge to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities. Grounded in cultural ways of healing, this role uses storytelling, art, dance, and on-Country practices to guide people through their healing journeys. You’ll offer narrative therapy and culturally grounded conversations that help people make meaning of their experiences, reconnect with identity, and strengthen cultural ties. As a key cultural connector, you’ll also support the Centre’s relationship with communities, provide cultural guidance to staff, and help embed Aboriginal knowledge across service delivery. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team committed to culturally safe, whole-of-life care, shaped by the hopes, strengths, and lived experiences of community.

Experience Requirements: 

• This position is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position and is exempt under the Equal Opportunity Act (1984). The position will only be open to those who identify as of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent 
• Experience providing therapeutic support, narrative therapy and culturally grounded approaches.  
• Proven capacity to engage respectfully with children, young people, Elders, and families.  
• Relevant experience providing support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, mental health or community services.  
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from regional and remote communities is highly desirable. 

Qualification and Other Requirements: 

• Working With Children’s Check 
• National Police Check 
• Working with Vulnerable People Check 
• Immunisations is accordance to SA health Immunisation Policy 
• Diploma of Narrative Approaches for Aboriginal People (Consulting, Group and Community Work) 

How to apply: Applicants are asked to attach a copy of an updated cover letter and when applying. 

Feel free to send any enquiries to HR@nini.au  

Advert Closing Date: 

Applications close 01 August 2025