Aboriginal Health Outreach Lead (Part-Time)

Hunter Primary Care; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Salary packaging

Mental health leave

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Hunter Primary Care is seeking a Part-time Aboriginal health worker to support the Care Coordination team and ITC program. You will help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members access primary health care, prevent chronic disease, and contribute to Closing the Gap in the Hunter region.

The role includes assisting clients with appointments, health results, paperwork, and navigating the system.

Qualifications

• Computer skills including database navigation and data entry.
• Culturally sensitive, respectful communication especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Willingness to work within a team and independently within the scope of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to attend appointments and understand health results.
• Complete paperwork and help navigate the health system.
• Participate in community health promotion and build links with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Skills

Database navigation

Data entry

Culturally sensitive communication

Teamwork

Job description

Hunter Primary Care is seeking a Part-time Aboriginal health worker to support the Care Coordination team and ITC program. You will help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members access primary health care, prevent chronic disease, and contribute to Closing the Gap in the Hunter region.

The role includes assisting clients with appointments, health results, paperwork, and navigating the system.