Aboriginal Health Pracitioner

Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Continued Professional Development

Supportive & friendly working culture

Salary packaging options with EZIWAY

Job summary

Gandangara Health Services seeks an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to deliver culturally safe, holistic healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across South Western Sydney. You will conduct mental health assessments, provide care coordination and advocacy, and support health promotion in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and possess a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Qualifications

• Identified Aboriginal position; Aboriginality must be demonstrated.
• Experience in primary healthcare or community health settings.
• Demonstrated training, education or group program delivery.
• Understanding of Aboriginal cultural practices and community issues.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health assessments and reviews.
• Provide follow-up support, care coordination and advocacy for clients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and data entry.
• Deliver health promotion, education, counselling and group programs.
• Support Social, Emotional and Wellbeing programs and community events.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning.
• Provide cultural awareness training to external agencies.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural competence

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Electronic clinical records systems

Education

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic clinical record systems

Job description

Gandanara Health Services delivers culturally safe and community-led health and wellbeing services that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve better health outcomes. We work in partnership with community, Elders, service providers and stakeholders to support healing, connection and holistic wellbeing.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join our team and support the delivery of culturally safe, holistic healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across South Western Sydney.

This rewarding role will focus on supporting clients through health assessments, care coordination, advocacy, education, and culturally responsive health promotion activities. You will play a key role in strengthening access to healthcare services while supporting improved health outcomes for community.

About the Role

As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, you will:

• Conduct and initiate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health assessments and reviews.
• Provide follow-up support, care coordination and advocacy for clients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and data entry.
• Deliver health promotion, education, counselling, group programs
• Support the delivery of Social, Emotional and Wellbeing programs.
• Support groups, excursions, cultural activities and community events.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning.
• Provide culturally appropriate training and cultural awareness presentations to external agencies and service providers.
• Promote improved access to mainstream health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Represent Gandangara Health Services on relevant committees, networks and community forums.

About You

This is an Identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and be able to demonstrate Aboriginality. This position is exempt under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

To be successful in this role, you will also have:

• A strong commitment to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Experience working in a primary healthcare or community health setting.
• Demonstrated experience delivering training, education or group programs.
• Sound understanding of Aboriginal cultural practices, values and community issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic clinical record systems.
• A current NSW Driver Licence.
• A current Working with Children Check and willingness to obtain a National Police Check.

Commitment to Life. Work. Harmony

• Non for Profit and Charity Tax Exemption equivalent to a Tax FREE threshold of $18,549 - Salary packaging options with EZIWAY
• Opportunities to develop and progress your career
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Professional Developmentinternal & external training
• Supportive & friendly working culture