First Nations Careers

We welcome enquiries from First Nations Psychology and Allied Health students and Clinicians. We have exciting ‘earn while you learn’ and career opportunities on offer. At Wakai Waian Healing, we proudly stand out as a 100% Indigenous-owned and operated organisation deeply embedded within the First Nations community. This unique identity is at the heart of our mission, differentiating us in a meaningful way.

Careers for First Nations Psychology and Allied Health Workers

Our First Nations Workforce Pipeline: A Pathway with Purpose

Our First Nations Psychology and Allied Health Career Pipeline supports you from your first spark of interest all the way through to becoming a fully qualified and empowered practitioner. Whether you’re still in school, studying at university, looking to change careers, or already working in the sector — we walk with you.

What We Offer:

• Student Placements
• Professional Supervision grounded in culture and community : 

• Paid Traineeships and Mentoring with experienced First Nations professionals
• Career Pathway Planning from entry-level to clinical leadership
• Flexible Roles across the Torres Strait and Queensland
• We support psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, counsellors and mental health workers and disability support workers (currently Thursday Island only). If you care about healing and community, there’s a place for you here.

Why Work With Us?

• We’re 100% Indigenous Owned and Operated
• We embed cultural authority and respect into everything we do
• We work across regional and remote Queensland, with real impact on the ground
• We offer clinical training, cultural safety, and leadership pathways
• You’ll be part of a movement led by mob, for mob
• Ongoing Recruitment: We’re Always Looking for Our Next Team Member

If you’re a First Nations person studying or working in:

Psychology

Occupational Therapy

Social Work 

Counselling

Mental Health

Disability Support (currently available on Thursday Island only)

Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)

…we want to hear from you!

How to Get Involved:

Whether you’re ready to apply or just curious, you can: Send us a message to have a yarn about your goals

Speak to Ros our Workforce Sustainability Lead and Join our Talent Pool to be the first to know about jobs. 

Call Ros on 1800 732 850

Apply for Internships or Traineeships

Email Ros  directly at workforcelead@wakai-waian.com.au to start your journey. The Future of Healing is Ours to Shape Together! Come and be part of something powerful.