Aboriginal Health Practitioner – Family & Early Years

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation in Singleton, NSW is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner to support families from pregnancy through the early years under the Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days.

The role focuses on culturally safe care, building trust with Aboriginal women and families, providing health information and navigation of antenatal to child health services, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is connected to Aboriginal community and culture.
• Holds relevant qualifications as an Aboriginal Health Worker and/or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Experience in Aboriginal health, community services or related environment is valued.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal women, children and families.
• Supports families throughout pregnancy and early years of a child’s life.
• Provides culturally appropriate health information, education and support.
• Supports engagement with antenatal, postnatal, child health and allied health services.
• Helps families navigate health and community services.
• Supports referrals and connections to appropriate services.
• Identifies barriers to accessing care and assists families to overcome them.
• Promotes healthy lifestyles, child development and family wellbeing.
• Works with clinicians to deliver culturally safe service delivery.
• Contributes cultural knowledge to the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains records within the scope of the role.
• Participates in community engagement and health promotion activities.

Skills

Cultural safety

Relationship building

Community engagement

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Aboriginal Health Worker and/or Aboriginal Health Practitioner qualifications

Job description

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation in Singleton, NSW is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner to support families from pregnancy through the early years under the Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days.

The role focuses on culturally safe care, building trust with Aboriginal women and families, providing health information and navigation of antenatal to child health services, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team.