Aboriginal Care Navigator, MMHC Far West

Grand Pacific Health Ltd; Broken Hill; Presencial; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing professional development and (

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,65

Staff Conference

Employer paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

Grand Pacific Health in Far West NSW is seeking an Aboriginal Care Navigator to provide culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and carers. The role strengthens connections with local communities, facilitates warm referrals and collaborates with service providers to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

Based in the Far West, we offer both full-time and part-time permanent roles.

Qualificações

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and be an active member of an Aboriginal community.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in Aboriginal health, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, community services or social sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate care navigation and referral support, with strong interpersonal, collaboration, organisational and digital skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide culturally appropriate care navigation, information and practical support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and carers.
• Build warm referral pathways and relationships with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and other local and regional services.
• Support outreach, community engagement, advocacy and group activities that improve access, cultural safety, mental health literacy and social and emotional wellbeing.

Conhecimentos

Aboriginal health experience

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Digital skills

Formação académica

Relevant tertiary qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Role

This is an Aboriginal Identified position authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The Aboriginal Care Navigator provides culturally safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and carers, helping them access services, community supports and pathways to wellbeing. Working as a valued member of the Far West MMHC multidisciplinary team, the role facilitates warm referrals, addresses barriers to care, strengthens connections with local Aboriginal organisations and communities, and collaborates with service providers to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

About The Role

This is an Aboriginal Identified position authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The Aboriginal Care Navigator provides culturally safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and carers, helping them access services, community supports and pathways to wellbeing. Working as a valued member of the Far West MMHC multidisciplinary team, the role facilitates warm referrals, addresses barriers to care, strengthens connections with local Aboriginal organisations and communities, and collaborates with service providers to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

Based in the Far West, we have both full‑time and part‑time opportunities available on a permanent basis.

The service will operate seven days a week and candidates should be flexible and available to work on a rostered basis, including on weekends and outside of normal business hours, as needed.

Benefits & Perks

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Duties

• Provide culturally appropriate care navigation, information and practical support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and carers.
• Build warm referral pathways and relationships with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and other local and regional services.
• Support outreach, community engagement, advocacy and group activities that improve access, cultural safety, mental health literacy and social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills & Experience

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and be an active member of an Aboriginal community.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in Aboriginal health, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, community services or social sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate care navigation and referral support, with strong interpersonal, collaboration, organisational and digital skills.

About Grand Pacific Health

What we care about most is supporting healthier, happier, more connected communities across NSW, QLD and the ACT. We’re a for‑purpose organisation delivering high‑quality, low‑ or no‑cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW, QLD and ACT we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.

Interested?

Applications close: 15 November 2026 - shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.

For more information contact: Jaci Smith, Business Growth Project Manager - New Business – 0438556329 or [e-mail]

Visit www.gph.org.au/employment to download the Position Description and Employee Benefits Guide.

Please ensure your application addresses the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.