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Are you passionate about empowering Aboriginal individuals, families and communities through culturally responsive care, counselling, and community development?

Uniting Communities is seeking a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker to join our Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) team within Aboriginal Community Connect in Adelaide. This is a 0.6 FTE part-time position.

As a key team member, you will deliver culturally appropriate case management, counselling, early intervention group work, and health promotion projects that support social and emotional wellbeing. You will build meaningful relationships and work in partnership with Aboriginal communities, stakeholders, and services to achieve lasting outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality counselling and case management to Aboriginal individuals and families

• Develop and lead early intervention group sessions and health promotion initiatives

• Support clients experiencing AOD misuse, trauma, or homelessness with tailored, culturally respectful care

• Build and maintain strong connections with local community organisations and service providers

• Contribute to program planning and community co-design

What we’re looking for:

• Qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Counselling, or similar

• Experience working with Aboriginal people, families and communities

• Knowledge of culturally safe counselling practices and therapeutic approaches

• Strong teamwork, communication and administrative skills

• A current driver’s licence and willingness to work across locations as needed

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Generous salary packaging benefits to boost your take-home pay

• Paid Maternity Leave, Cultural Leave, and Community Engagement Leave

• Career development opportunities in a values-driven, inclusive workplace

• A chance to be part of a service built on kindness, boldness, and genuine connection

About Uniting Communities
We’re a leading not-for-profit organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year. Our services span disability, aged care, mental health, family support, and community development—driven by the belief that everyone deserves to live their best life.

How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume, including contact details for two referees (one being a current or past supervisor).

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait to apply!

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

UC acknowledges that community, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, gender diverse, disabled, older people, and those who have experienced social factors including a history of living in out of home care have experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.