Aboriginal Administration Support Officer - Identified
Join YAMHS – A culturally grounded team supporting social emotional wellbeing for our mob.
Remuneration: $34.46 - $35.54 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Wallsend Health Campus – Youth and Aboriginal Mental Health Services (YAMHS)
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ587488
Applications Close: Thursday, 31st July 2025
About the Role:
Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities? Join YAMHS, where culture, care, and connection are at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll work in a vibrant, supportive environment that delivers high-quality, culturally safe mental health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As our new Administration Officer, you’ll be essential to keeping the wheels turning - providing admin support across a range of portfolios, including child, adolescent, and adult mental health services.
You won’t just be stuck behind a desk either - this role offers variety, community engagement, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to culturally responsive care.
In this role, you'll:
- Support YAMHS clinicians and SEWB staff with admin tasks that allow them to focus on community care
- Assist with coordination and logistics across inpatient, community, and cultural healing spaces
- Be part of a team that actively participates in community events and outreach
- Help uphold a culturally safe, supportive and connected workplace
- Contribute to a service that’s for mob and led by mob
About You:
You bring heart, drive, and a commitment to cultural integrity.
While admin skills are important, what really matters is your passion for supporting mob and being part of a culturally grounded, team-oriented environment.
You must have:
- A strong commitment to Aboriginal social emotional wellbeing and holistic health care
- Demonstrated ability to provide admin support in a dynamic, community-centred setting
- Good communication, organisation, and time management skills
- Willingness to engage in ongoing cultural and professional development
- This is an Identified Position – applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (confirmation required)
Why Join YAMHS?
YAMHS is more than a service - it’s a movement for community healing and empowerment. Here, you’ll be supported every step of the way:
- Cultural supervision under the Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) framework
- Access to monthly paid cultural leave (4 hours per month or up to 12 hours banked)
- Career progression opportunities - our previous Admin Officer is now on their journey to becoming a mental health clinician
- Regular cultural events, staff forums, and strong Aboriginal staff networks
- A workplace where you can belong, be yourself and be part of something Deadly
- YAMHS is for mob and led by mob. Together, we build strength, vision and legacy for the next generation.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future vacancies.
- Job share arrangements may be considered.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role-related queries or questions contact Bron Rose on Bron.Rose@health.nsw.gov.au
Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
Information for Applicants:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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