NewAccess Coach

Summary about this job

Detail information about job NewAccess Coach. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Work for a leading not for profit organisation in the aged care sector
• Inner Sydney Location / Fixed Term Contract till April 2019
• Access to Salary Packaging Benefits - Increase your take home pay!

What is NewAccess?

NewAccess is developed by beyondblue and managed by Bolton Clarke. NewAccess is an Australian-first program based on the successful UK Improving Access to Psychological Therapies program, which offers guided self-help in the form of low-intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy coaching to people with mild depression or anxiety.



The Role:

If you're looking to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of others in your community, then join our great team of NewAccess coaches!

NewAccess is a free mental health coaching program, helping people to better cope with anxiety and depression by providing early one-on-one support.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NewAccess Coach to be based in Inner Sydney.

To become a NewAccess Coach, you do not need a formal qualification. All you need is a passion for supporting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples!


As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NewAccess Coach you will:

• Build your professional development by completing 6 weeks of Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) training (this is fully funded by the program)
• Provide one-on-one coaching (via phone, skype or face-to-face) to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression
• Offer tools and strategies to encourage people to better manage their symptoms of anxiety and/or depression and improve their social and emotional wellbeing
• Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to support program referrals and ongoing community engagement
• Work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to make culturally safe improvements to the program

Role specifics:

• Full term contract until April 2019 (with potential for extension).
• Working hours are full time, 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (flexible hours can be negotiated).
• Ongoing training provided (including paid 6 weeks of Low Intensity CBT training)
• An attractive salary with access to salary packaging, in a friendly and supportive work environment

About you:

• A willingness to continue professional development and learn new skills
• A passion to deliver culturally appropriate support services
• Experience in working within community based organisations
• Experience in building positive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and agencies
• Experience in responding to and managing sensitive situations
• A warm and clear communicator
• Ability to work with empathy, motivation and as part of a team
• Bolton Clarke considers that being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

For enquiries about the role please contact:

Sue Albert - Head of Business Development - M 0418 323 844, (E) [email protected]


Further information on NewAccess please visit: https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/newaccess-program/